Description
Buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the affected interface of AOS-10 that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system, leading to complete system compromise.
Published: 2026-10-22
Score: 10 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Patch or Update
AI Analysis

Impact

The CVE describes an unauthenticated buffer overflow in the affected interface of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s AOS‑10 platform that can allow remote code execution. Successful exploitation could enable an attacker to run arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system, leading to complete system compromise. No additional details are publicly documented.

Affected Systems

Vulnerability applies to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s AOS‑10 platform. No specific firmware or software version numbers are disclosed, so administrators should verify whether their deployments include AOS‑10 and consult HPE for applicable fixes.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 10 indicates maximum severity. The EPSS score is 0.00499 (approximately 0.5%), and the issue is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, implying no known public exploits yet. Nonetheless, because the flaw can be triggered remotely without authentication, the likelihood of a successful attack remains high once an exploit becomes available.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 23, 2026 at 21:01 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Contact Hewlett Packard Enterprise support to obtain a patch or guidance for this vulnerability.
  • Once a patch or newer AOS‑10 release is available, upgrade the system to incorporate the fix that addresses the buffer overflow weakness.
  • Apply network segmentation or firewall rules to restrict external traffic to the AOS‑10 device and monitor logs for anomalous activity that may indicate exploitation attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 23, 2026 at 21:01 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 exist in the affected interface of AOS-10 that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system, leading to complete system compromise.

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description No description provided
Title Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability 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: 2026-10-23T19:12:45.211Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T14:47:27.563Z

Link: CVE-2026-79851

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Updated: 2026-10-22T20:28:17.424Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-22T19:17:57.290

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

Link: CVE-2026-79851

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-26T19:25:47Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer