CVE-2026-76659: CWE-306 Missing authentication for critical function in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop TCP/IP UTILITIES
Description
CVE-2026-76659 is a high-severity vulnerability in the finger daemon component of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's HPE NonStop TCP/IP UTILITIES. The flaw involves missing authentication for a critical function, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a denial of service. No data confidentiality or integrity impact is reported. No affected versions or patch information are provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HPE NonStop TCP/IP UTILITIES
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-76659) in HPE NonStop TCP/IP UTILITIES arises from missing authentication controls in the finger daemon, which could be exploited remotely without privileges to cause denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability (denial of service). No patch or remediation details are available in the provided data.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can cause denial of service against the finger daemon in HPE NonStop TCP/IP UTILITIES, impacting service availability. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T16:10:37.083Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad031392cdf04f656f4700c
Added to database: 10/15/2026, 01:49:45 UTC
Last enriched: 10/15/2026, 02:03:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 02:08:12 UTC
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