Description
Buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the affected interface of AOS-10 could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by sending specially crafted packets to the affected interface. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
Published: 2026-10-22
Score: 10 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

An unauthenticated buffer overflow vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise AOS‑10 enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device. The flaw can be triggered without prior authentication and leads to full system compromise, allowing the attacker to gain control of the device, exfiltrate data, or pivot to other systems on the network. The flaw involves a buffer overflow in the device's interface, categorized as CWE‑119, which allows the attacker to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Hewlett Packard Enterprise AOS‑10 hardware and software. Specific affected versions are not detailed in the available data, so all deployments of AOS‑10 should be investigated for the potential impact until further information becomes available.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 10 indicates that the vulnerability is critical. The EPSS score of 0.00499, or about 0.5%, indicates a very low but nonzero probability of exploitation. The lack of a known exploit in KEV does not reduce the fact that an unauthenticated attacker can remotely trigger the buffer overflow to achieve code execution. The attack vector likely involves sending specially crafted packets over the network to the vulnerable interface, exploiting the buffer overflow vulnerability. Because the flaw permits arbitrary code execution, the risk to any affected system is extremely high, and the likelihood of exploitation is significant if the device remains exposed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 23, 2026 at 21:02 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Install the latest security patch for AOS‑10 released by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, as documented in the vendor advisory.
  • Configure firewall or network segmentation rules to limit external access to the AOS‑10 device, allowing only trusted management IP addresses to communicate with it.
  • Apply least‑privilege and strict access controls on the device, ensuring that only authenticated and authorized administrators can use management utilities, and monitor logs for anomalous activity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 23, 2026 at 21:02 UTC.

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History

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Hpe
Hpe aos
Vendors & Products Hpe
Hpe aos

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description No description provided Buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the affected interface of AOS-10 could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by sending specially crafted packets to the affected interface. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description No description provided
Title Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities leads to Remote Code Execution in AOS-10
Weaknesses CWE-119
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 10, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-23T19:12:39.869Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T14:47:27.562Z

Link: CVE-2026-79847

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-22T20:12:20.737Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-22T19:17:56.633

Modified: 2026-10-26T14:18:54.933

Link: CVE-2026-79847

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-26T19:25:57Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer