CVE-2026-76744 Unauthenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities lead to Remote Code Execution in AOS-S

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow vulnerabilities in HPE AOS-Switch interfaces.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-76744?

CVE-2026-76744 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) AOS-Switch (AOS-S), published on 6 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the affected interface of AOS-S. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-76744?

How do I fix CVE-2026-76744?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-76744 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-76744 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-76744 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5mpc-p2jf-4mh3.

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