CVE-2026-76668
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HPE NonStop Kernel Privileged Data Access Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description
A security vulnerability in HPE NonStop Kernel may allow user space access to privileged or unmapped data.

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Published
2026-10-15
Last Modified
2026-10-15
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-76668
EUVD
EUVD-2026-101858

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop Kernel T9050L02^BBP
Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop Kernel T9050L02^BBS

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CWE ID Description
CWE-1260 The product allows address regions to overlap, which can result in the bypassing of intended memory protection.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in HPE NonStop Kernel may allow users with access to read privileged or unmapped data from memory that they should not be able to access. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure or system manipulation.

Detection Guidance

Detection methods for this vulnerability are not specified in the provided CVE details. Contact HPE support or check their official security advisories for guidance on detecting this issue in HPE NonStop Kernel systems.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges, access sensitive data, or disrupt system operations. Users with limited access might escalate their permissions to perform unauthorized actions.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access, violating confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage if sensitive data is exposed.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply patches or updates provided by HPE for the NonStop Kernel to address the vulnerability. Monitor HPE security advisories for fixes and restrict user access to privileged data until patched.

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