CVE-2026-76689: Authenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability leads to Remote Code Execution or Denial-of-Service in HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways
A vulnerability exists in the configuration processing logic of the affected component where malformed input is improperly processed. An authenticated remote attacker with administrative privileges could exploit this vulnerability by providing specially crafted configuration data. Successful exploitation could result in a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution with root privileges or a denial of service due to a system crash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The attacker must be authenticated to the gateway and have administrative privileges. Exploitation is performed remotely by submitting specially crafted configuration data.
What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation may cause a stack-based buffer overflow that enables remote code execution with root privileges. It may also crash the system, resulting in denial of service.