Authenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in the API Endpoint of HPE Networking Instant On Causes Denial-of-Service (CVE-2026-76738) | HOL Guard CVE

Low · CVSS 2.7CVE-2026-76738

Authenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in the API Endpoint of HPE Networking Instant On Causes Denial-of-Service

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-76738 records a Low severity (CVSS 2.7) vulnerability in Authenticated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in the API Endpoint of HPE Networking Instant On Causes Denial-of-Service. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)/Instant ON (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 29, 2026Updated Sep 29, 2026Source checked Sep 29, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 29, 2026Material review Sep 29, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Low · CVSS 2.7
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 2.7. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)/Instant ON (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)/Instant ONgeneric	*	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)/Instant ON.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 29, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 29, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 29, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencesupport.hpe.com

Upstream source description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the API endpoint of HPE Networking Instant On that could allow an authenticated attacker with administrative privileges to cause a denial of service. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to interrupt the normal operation of the affected service, which recovers without manual intervention.

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