Description
A vulnerability in the network security monitoring component of intrusion detection systems could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit a limited buffer overflow. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service or potentially execute arbitrary code on the system.
Published: 2026-09-15
Score: 8.2 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Denial-of-Service with Potential Code Execution
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A limited buffer overflow in the network security monitoring component of the EdgeConnect intrusion detection system allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger a denial‑of‑service and may enable execution of arbitrary code on the gateway. The flaw arises from insufficient bounds checking when processing externally supplied data, causing a buffer to be overrun. Successful exploitation would interrupt the gateway’s operation and could compromise the integrity of the SD‑WAN fabric.

Affected Systems

Hewlett Packard Enterprise EdgeConnect SD‑WAN Gateways are affected. No specific firmware or build numbers are listed; all installations of the EdgeConnect product line should be reviewed for the existence of the buffer overflow flaw.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.2, indicating high severity. No EPSS score is available, but the lack of exploitation data does not diminish the potential risk, particularly given the unauthenticated remote nature of the attack vector. The flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Attackers can reach the vulnerable component over the network, potentially leveraging it to disrupt service or gain unauthorized code execution without credentials.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 15, 2026 at 22:54 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the vendor‑supplied patch or firmware upgrade that fixes the buffer overflow flaw.
  • If the intrusion detection functionality is not required, disable or block access to the monitoring component to reduce the attack surface.
  • Implement network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure of the EdgeConnect gateway to only trusted administrative traffic.
  • Continuously monitor gateway logs for abnormal traffic that could indicate exploitation attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 15, 2026 at 22:54 UTC.

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History

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-119
CWE-120

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A vulnerability in the network security monitoring component of intrusion detection systems could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit a limited buffer overflow. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service or potentially execute arbitrary code on the system.
Title Unauthenticated Denial-of-Service Vulnerabilities in HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H'}


Subscriptions

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-15T19:23:42.248Z

Reserved: 2026-08-19T16:11:18.068Z

Link: CVE-2026-76682

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-15T20:17:50.117

Modified: 2026-09-15T20:17:50.117

Link: CVE-2026-76682

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-15T23:00:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

  • CWE-120

    Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')