CVE-2026-79829: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop HTTP WEBSERVER
Description
CVE-2026-79829 is a high-severity vulnerability in the HPE NonStop HTTP WEBSERVER caused by improper input validation. This flaw can lead to memory corruption, potentially resulting in a system halt. No specific affected versions or patch information are provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
HPE NonStop HTTP WEBSERVER
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise's HPE NonStop HTTP WEBSERVER involves improper input validation (CWE-20) that can cause memory corruption. The memory corruption may lead to a denial-of-service condition by halting the system. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, limited integrity impact, and high availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can cause memory corruption resulting in a system halt, effectively causing a denial-of-service condition. There is no indication of confidentiality loss, but integrity is impacted to a limited extent, and availability is highly impacted.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, monitor for vendor updates and apply any recommended mitigations from Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- hpe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-25T14:47:01.940Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad0a8a52cdf04f6562585df
Added to database: 10/15/2026, 10:19:17 UTC
Last enriched: 10/15/2026, 10:33:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 10:34:24 UTC
Views: 7
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