Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in HPE NonStop ODBC/MX Server may cause memory corruption, resulting in application crash.
Published: 2026-10-15
Score: 7.3 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Memory corruption leading to application crash, potentially causing a Denial of Service
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

A buffer overflow exists in HPE NonStop ODBC/MX Server that may corrupt memory and cause the application to crash. The vulnerability can result in loss of service if the compromised server becomes unavailable, and in the worst case could expose the system to further exploitation through memory corruption, although such outcome is not explicitly documented in the provided description.

Affected Systems

HPE NonStop ODBC/MX Server from Hewlett Packard Enterprise is affected. No specific version information is supplied, so all released versions remain a potential risk until a patch is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.3 indicates a high severity vulnerability. The EPSS score is less than 1%, suggesting a low probability of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. While the exact attack vector is not stated, the likely attack vector is accessing the ODBC/MX Server over the network, which could allow an attacker to trigger the buffer overflow and cause service disruption.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 21:30 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Obtain and apply the latest HPE patch that resolves the buffer overflow in the ODBC/MX Server
  • If a patch is unavailable, limit ODBC/MX Server exposure by restricting access to trusted internal networks or disabling the service until a fix is released
  • Continuously monitor system logs for abnormal ODBC/MX Server crashes and investigate any increase in failure events

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 21:30 UTC.

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History

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Hpe
Hpe nonstop Odbc/mx Server
Vendors & Products Hpe
Hpe nonstop Odbc/mx Server

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A buffer overflow vulnerability in HPE NonStop ODBC/MX Server may cause memory corruption, resulting in application crash.
Title HPE NonStop ODBC/MX Server - Memory corruption vulnerability
Weaknesses CWE-121
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Hpe Nonstop Odbc/mx Server
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: hpe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-15T18:09:59.904Z

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

Link: CVE-2026-79839

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-15T18:09:42.611Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-15T15:17:37.693

Modified: 2026-10-15T19:17:44.120

Link: CVE-2026-79839

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-19T13:06:46Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-121

    Stack-based Buffer Overflow