Description
Memory corruption vulnerabilities exist in AOS-S that are reachable by an unauthenticated adjacent attacker. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Published: 2026-10-06
Score: 9.6 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Memory corruption vulnerabilities are present in Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s AOS‑S switch firmware. An unauthenticated attacker who can reach the device from the same local network or shared resources can trigger the flaw, which may allow the execution of arbitrary code on the switch. This level of access could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device and any services it provides.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s AOS‑S switch firmware. Specific versions are not listed, so any deployment of the device running the current firmware may be vulnerable until a vendor‑issued patch is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.6 indicates critical severity. EPSS is not available, preventing a precise exploitation probability assessment, but the absence of the vulnerability from the CISA KEV catalog does not lower the threat. The attack vector is inferred to be local, requiring the attacker to be on the same network segment or adjacent to the switch, as the flaw is reachable only from such a position. If exploited, the attacker would achieve remote code execution, enabling full control over the switch and potential lateral movement within the network.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 23:02 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the vendor‑published patch or firmware update to fix the memory corruption vulnerability.
  • Reboot the device after patching to ensure the fix is active.
  • Restrict network access by isolating the switch from untrusted networks and applying segmentation to reduce the attack surface.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 6, 2026 at 23:02 UTC.

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History

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe) aos-switch
Vendors & Products Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe) aos-switch

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-119

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Memory corruption vulnerabilities exist in AOS-S that are reachable by an unauthenticated adjacent attacker. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Title Unauthenticated Adjacent Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities Leading to Remote Code Execution in AOS-S
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (hpe) Aos-switch
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-08T03:55:26.301Z

Reserved: 2026-08-19T16:14:02.298Z

Link: CVE-2026-76745

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Updated: 2026-10-07T19:21:41.684Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-06T20:17:29.840

Modified: 2026-10-08T04:17:37.007

Link: CVE-2026-76745

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-09T08:42:49Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer