PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-79892: A memory corruption vulnerability exists in AOS-8 that could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute
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Routine
HIGH 7.8
CVE-2026-79892 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in AOS-8 that could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code as a privileged user on the underlying operating system.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 98%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2026-10-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Publisher (CNA): Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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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.