Description
A crafted input message can cause a buffer overflow in HPE Nonstop KMS Server.
Published: 2026-10-15
Score: 2.8 Low
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Buffer Overflow
Action: Monitor
AI Analysis

Impact

A crafted input message triggers a buffer overflow in the HPE Nonstop KMS Server, potentially leading to memory corruption and unknown system instability. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-20, indicating an input validation weakness. This flaw could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service, although the current CVSS score indicates a low likelihood of widespread impact.

Affected Systems

The affected vendor is Hewlett Packard Enterprise, with the product HPE Nonstop KMS Server. No specific version information is provided, so all deployments of this product may be susceptible until a vendor patch is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 2.8 reflects a low severity, and the EPSS score of less than 1 percent indicates a very low probability of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, and no exploits are publicly documented. Based on the description, the likely attack vector is remote input sent over the network to the KMS service, but this is inferred as the description does not explicitly detail the vector.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 21:55 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest HPE Nonstop KMS Server patch that addresses the buffer overflow.
  • If a patch is not yet available, restrict or block incoming traffic to the KMS service to reduce exposure.
  • Continuously monitor system logs for signs of abnormal or repeated input messages that could indicate an attempted overflow.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 21:55 UTC.

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History

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 crafted input message can cause a buffer overflow in HPE Nonstop KMS Server.
Title HPE Nonstop KMS Server - Buffer overflow vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-20
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 2.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-15T13:14:52.908Z

Reserved: 2026-08-25T14:47:15.581Z

Link: CVE-2026-79835

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Updated: 2026-10-15T13:14:49.563Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-15T12:16:39.673

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

Link: CVE-2026-79835

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Updated: 2026-10-16T22:00:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation