CVE-2026-76744: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-Switch (AOS-S)
Description
CVE-2026-76744 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-Switch (AOS-S) software. It affects versions from 16.11.0000 through 16.11.0031. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the affected device. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No information about patches or vendor advisories is provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
AOS-Switch (AOS-S)
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves buffer overflow issues in an interface of HPE AOS-Switch (AOS-S) software. Exploitation allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the device fully. The affected versions are from 16.11.0000 up to and including 16.11.0031. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of the affected HPE AOS-Switch device, including arbitrary code execution by unauthenticated remote attackers. This poses a critical risk to network infrastructure relying on these devices.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to management interfaces of affected devices to trusted sources only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T16:13:34.636Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac549bb2cdf04f656d5e846
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:19:23 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 19:33:26 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 19:34:38 UTC
Views: 4
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