Description
On affected Arista access points configured with VXLAN tunnelling and L2-proxy (a specific configuration unique to the VESPA use-case), a wireless client associated to the tunnelled SSID can send a crafted packet, causing the access point to reveal memory contents in network traffic. No write primitive or remote code execution is possible.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 2.3 Low
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Memory Disclosure
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability in Arista Wi‑Fi Access Points arises when VXLAN tunneling with L2‑proxy is enabled. A client that is associated with the tunnelled SSID can send a specially crafted packet that causes the access point to leak memory contents in the network traffic. The flaw is an out‑of‑bounds read (CWE‑125) and does not provide a write primitive or remote code execution, so confidentiality is at risk but integrity and availability remain unaffected.

Affected Systems

Systems affected are Arista Networks Wi‑Fi Access Points running firmware prior to 22.1.1F‑61 in the 22.x train or prior to 21.4.0M‑12 in the 21.x train. Only configurations that use VXLAN tunnelling with L2‑proxy are vulnerable

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 2.3 indicates low severity. EPSS data is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The likely attack vector requires a wireless client connected to the tunnelled SSID, so physical proximity or network connectivity is required. Because the flaw only reads memory, exploitation relies on observing leaked data, making it a localized disclosure rather than a system compromise.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 23:20 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

CVE-2026-102164 has been fixed in the following releases: - 22.1.1F-61 and later release in the 22.x train - 21.4.0M-12 and later releases in the 21.x train


Vendor Workaround

If VXLAN tunnelling with L2-proxy is not required, disabling this configuration eliminates exposure.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the access point firmware to 22.1.1F‑61 or later in the 22.x series, or to 21.4.0M‑12 or later in the 21.x series.
  • If an immediate firmware upgrade is not feasible, disable VXLAN tunneling with L2‑proxy configuration to eliminate the exposure.
  • Monitor network traffic for anomalous packets that could trigger memory leakage and apply additional segmentation or access controls as needed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 23:20 UTC.

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History

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Arista
Arista wi-fi Access Points
Vendors & Products Arista
Arista wi-fi Access Points

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description On affected Arista access points configured with VXLAN tunnelling and L2-proxy (a specific configuration unique to the VESPA use-case), a wireless client associated to the tunnelled SSID can send a crafted packet, causing the access point to reveal memory contents in network traffic. No write primitive or remote code execution is possible.
Title Security Advisory 0196
Weaknesses CWE-125
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 2.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


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Arista Wi-fi Access Points
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Arista

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-06T20:07:54.692Z

Reserved: 2026-09-28T17:45:17.722Z

Link: CVE-2026-102164

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Updated: 2026-10-06T20:07:51.355Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-06T20:17:11.667

Modified: 2026-10-07T13:38:48.657

Link: CVE-2026-102164

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-09T08:32:14Z

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