CVE-2026-79808: Local Authenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in the ClearPass Policy Manager OnGuard Agent
Published Oct 6, 2026
·Updated
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the OnGuard agent of ClearPass Policy Manager. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the affected host or to disrupt the availability of the affected service.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager OnGuard Agent
Event History
Oct 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who can exploit this issue?
An attacker needs authenticated local access to a host running the affected OnGuard agent. The provided information does not indicate that it can be exploited remotely or without authentication.
2
What could successful exploitation allow?
Successful exploitation could allow arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges on the affected host. It could also disrupt availability of the affected service.