CVE-2026-79843
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Out-of-Bounds Read in HPE NonStop SQL/MX EXE

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description
A corrupted file may cause out-of-bounds read in HPE NonStop SQL/MX EXE under certain conditions, potentially leading to information disclosure, process termination, CPU halt, or data corruption.

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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-2026-79843
EUVD
EUVD-2026-102107

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

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a corrupted file causing an out-of-bounds read in HPE NonStop SQL/MX EXE under specific conditions. This flaw may lead to information disclosure, process termination, CPU halt, or data corruption.

Detection Guidance

Detection methods for this vulnerability are not specified in the provided CVE details. HPE NonStop SQL/MX EXE issues may require vendor-specific tools or manual inspection of corrupted files causing out-of-bounds reads.

Impact Analysis

The impact includes unauthorized access to sensitive data, system crashes, or complete operational disruption. Attackers could exploit this to read restricted information or cause service interruptions.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability may lead to information disclosure, which could impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by exposing sensitive data. Process termination or data corruption could also disrupt required data integrity and availability controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply patches or updates provided by HPE for HPE NonStop SQL/MX EXE to address the corrupted file handling issue. Monitor system logs for signs of out-of-bounds reads or crashes. Restrict access to SQL/MX EXE to authorized users only to reduce exposure.

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