CVE-2026-79832
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Stack Buffer Overflow in HPE NonStop SQL/MX Executor

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description
A stack buffer overflow vulnerability in HPE NonStop SQL/MX Executor may potentially result in information disclosure or process crash.

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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-2026-79832
EUVD
EUVD-2026-102003

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop SQL/MX Executor T1051L40 and earlier

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CWE ID Description
CWE-121 A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).

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Executive Summary

This is a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in HPE NonStop SQL/MX Executor. It occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer on the stack than it can hold, potentially overwriting adjacent memory. This may lead to information disclosure or cause the affected process to crash.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to crash the SQL/MX Executor process, causing service disruption. In some cases, they might also access sensitive information stored in memory or escalate privileges if combined with other vulnerabilities.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability may lead to information disclosure or process crashes, which could compromise the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data. Such impacts could potentially violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (healthcare data security) if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply patches or updates provided by HPE for HPE NonStop SQL/MX Executor to address the stack buffer overflow vulnerability. Monitor HPE security advisories for updates and restrict access to vulnerable systems until patched.

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