CVE-2026-79827: CWE-122 Heap-based buffer overflow in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop Inspect Subsystem
Description
CVE-2026-79827 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) NonStop Inspect Subsystem. This flaw could corrupt the resume-execution address, potentially allowing an attacker to redirect the execution flow. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.1. No specific affected versions or patch information are provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HPE NonStop Inspect Subsystem
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow in the HPE NonStop Inspect Subsystem that may corrupt the resume-execution address. Such corruption can lead to redirection of execution flow, which could be exploited to alter program behavior. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, reflecting a high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, high integrity impact, and high availability impact. There is no information on affected versions or available patches.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker with local access and low privileges to cause a high integrity and availability impact by redirecting execution flow through heap buffer overflow. There is no confidentiality impact reported. The flaw could disrupt normal operation or enable unauthorized code execution within the affected subsystem.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T14:47:01.939Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad0a51e2cdf04f6562437bc
Added to database: 10/15/2026, 10:04:14 UTC
Last enriched: 10/15/2026, 10:18:17 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 10:19:17 UTC
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