PatchTheCVECVE-2026-79883: A buffer overflow vulnerability in the PAPI protocol of HPE Networking AOS-10 could allow an unauthenticated a
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Routine
HIGH 8.3
CVE-2026-79883 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the PAPI protocol of HPE Networking AOS-10 could allow an unauthenticated adjacent attacker to access sensitive information. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to retrieve information which could be used to potentially gain further access to network services supported by AOS-10, and to interrupt the normal operation of the affected service.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.3 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2026-10-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · gum · FIXED · 2.0.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-da0d6dd894 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-da0d6dd894
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.