CVE-2026-79828
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Heap Buffer Overflow in HPE NonStop Debug Utilities

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description
A heap buffer overflow in HPE NonStop Debug Utilities could corrupt resume-execution address and may potentially redirect execution flow.

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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-2026-79828
EUVD
EUVD-2026-101998

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop Debug Utilities T0638L01^AAJ and earlier

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CWE ID Description
CWE-122 A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().

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Executive Summary

This is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in HPE NonStop Debug Utilities. It occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer than it can hold, corrupting the resume-execution address. This may allow an attacker to redirect the program's execution flow to malicious code.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a heap buffer overflow in HPE NonStop Debug Utilities. Detection requires checking for vulnerable versions of the software on NonStop systems. Use HPE NonStop Safeguard or FUP commands to verify installed versions of Debug Utilities. Look for processes named DEBUG or related to NonStop Debug Utilities running on the system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code on your system with the privileges of the user running the vulnerable software. This could lead to data theft, system compromise, or denial of service if the attacker gains control.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized code execution, which may result in data breaches or loss of confidentiality. For GDPR, this could violate principles of data protection and lead to regulatory penalties. For HIPAA, it may compromise protected health information integrity and availability.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from HPE for NonStop Debug Utilities immediately. Disable the affected utility if patches are unavailable. Monitor system logs for unusual execution flow redirections or crashes.

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