CVE-2026-73761: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-CX
Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the underlying operating system of AOS-CX that could lead to unauthenticated information disclosure by sending a specially crafted packet. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the ability to disclose sensitive information from the underlying operating system.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
AOS-CX
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CWE-125) exists in the underlying operating system of HPE AOS-CX. This flaw can be triggered by sending a specially crafted packet, leading to unauthenticated information disclosure. The vulnerability affects specific versions of AOS-CX (10.10.0000, 10.13.0000, 10.16.0000, 10.17.0000, 10.18.0000). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5, with attack vector being adjacent network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to confidentiality. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official remediation or patch is currently documented.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in disclosure of sensitive information from the underlying operating system without requiring authentication. This could potentially aid attackers in further attacks but does not directly impact integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been published by HPE at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-13T16:38:49.644Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9737bbacd9273b492c5152
Added to database: 09/01/2026, 20:38:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 13:48:10 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 06:48:20 UTC
Views: 88
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