CVE-2026-76745

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Publication date: 2026-10-06

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

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.

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Published

2026-10-06

Last Modified

2026-10-08

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-07

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-76745

EUVD

EUVD-2026-93979

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Hewlett	Packard	Enterprise (HPE) AOS-Switch (AOS-S) 16.11.0000

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-119	The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves memory corruption issues in HPE AOS-Switch (AOS-S) that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker within the same network segment. Exploitation may lead to arbitrary code execution on affected systems.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to HPE AOS-Switch (AOS-S) and requires network-level detection. Check for unauthorized access attempts or unusual traffic patterns near network switches. Monitor logs for memory corruption indicators or arbitrary code execution signs. No specific commands are provided in the available context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control of your network switch, potentially intercepting or manipulating network traffic, disrupting services, or launching further attacks within your network.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations may face legal penalties or compliance violations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from HPE for AOS-S to address memory corruption vulnerabilities. Isolate affected switches from untrusted networks and restrict adjacent network access. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and update firewall rules to limit exposure.

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