CVE-2026-79872

Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability allows Remote Code Execution in AOS-10 and AOS-8

Published Oct 22, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.4 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the underlying operating system of AOS that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by an unauthenticated remote attacker. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

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History
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Weaknesses CWE-119
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Weaknesses CWE-121
Metrics ssvc

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description No description provided A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the underlying operating system of AOS that could lead to unauthenticated remote code execution by an unauthenticated remote attacker. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
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First Time appeared Hpe
Hpe aos
Vendors & Products Hpe
Hpe aos
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Weaknesses CWE-119
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Description No description provided
Title Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability allows Remote Code Execution in AOS-10 and AOS-8
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
hpe
Published
Updated
Nov 2, 2026, 2:22 PM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2026, 2:48 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 22, 2026, 7:17 PM
Modified
Nov 2, 2026, 3:17 PM