Description
A heap buffer overflow in HPE NonStop Debug Utilities could corrupt resume-execution address and may potentially redirect execution flow.
Published: 2026-10-15
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a heap buffer overflow that can corrupt a resume‑execution address in HPE NonStop Debug Utilities, potentially allowing an attacker to redirect the execution flow of the system. This flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution on the target system if successfully triggered, compromising both confidentiality and integrity of the affected environment.

Affected Systems

Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop Debug Utilities are affected. No specific version range is provided in the CNA data; any installation of the debug utilities product may be vulnerable until a fixed release is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.1 indicates high severity, while the EPSS score of < 1% shows a very low current exploitation probability. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is inferred to be local or remote access to the debug utilities, as the exploitable buffer resides on the heap of a process that requires such access. If an attacker gains sufficient privileges to interact with the utilities, the overflow could enable code execution on the host.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 22, 2026 at 23:10 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the vendor‑supplied patch that removes the heap overflow issue in HPE NonStop Debug Utilities.
  • If a patch is unavailable, disable or restrict the use of the debug utilities to trusted personnel only.
  • Apply general system hardening practices, such as enforcing least‑privilege access controls and monitoring for abnormal debug activity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 22, 2026 at 23:10 UTC.

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History

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Hpe
Hpe nonstop Debug Utilities
Vendors & Products Hpe
Hpe nonstop Debug Utilities

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A heap buffer overflow in HPE NonStop Debug Utilities could corrupt resume-execution address and may potentially redirect execution flow.
Title HPE NonStop Debug Utilities - Heap buffer overflow vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-122
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Hpe Nonstop Debug Utilities
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-15T13:23:23.409Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T14:47:01.940Z

Link: CVE-2026-79828

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Updated: 2026-10-15T13:23:19.534Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-15T10:17:15.963

Modified: 2026-10-15T16:23:06.250

Link: CVE-2026-79828

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-22T23:15:13Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow