Executive brief
HPE EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways are networking appliances that route traffic and connect branch offices to cloud and corporate data centers. A buffer overflow in the underlying operating system allows unauthenticated attackers to send specially crafted network packets that could disrupt the gateway's operation or compromise data integrity, potentially affecting branch office connectivity.
Technical details
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the underlying operating system used by HPE EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateways. The flaw can be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker sending specially crafted packets to an affected network service without requiring authentication or user interaction. Successful exploitation could result in impact to the integrity and availability of the affected service. The attack is network-reachable and requires no privilege escalation or prior access. Patches are reportedly available from HPE; users should consult the HPE security bulletin for version-specific remediation.
Affected products
- HPE EdgeConnect SD-WAN Gateway
Timeline
- 2026-09-15: disclosed