CVE-2026-76745: Vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-Switch (AOS-S)
Description
CVE-2026-76745 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-Switch (AOS-S). It can be exploited by an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise. The affected versions are from 16.11.0000 up to and including 16.11.0031. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.6, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.6critical
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
AOS-Switch (AOS-S)
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves memory corruption in HPE AOS-Switch (AOS-S) software versions >=16.11.0000 and <=16.11.0031. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code, compromising the device. The CVSS v3.1 score is 9.6 (AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting critical impact with low attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected device, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could result in full control over the network switch and potentially the broader network environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict adjacent network access to the affected devices and monitor for unusual activity.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T16:14:02.298Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac549bb2cdf04f656d5e847
Added to database: 10/06/2026, 19:19:23 UTC
Last enriched: 10/06/2026, 19:33:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/06/2026, 19:34:38 UTC
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