CVE-2026-79827
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Heap Buffer Overflow in HPE NonStop Inspect Subsystem

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description
A heap buffer overflow in HPE NonStop Inspect Subsystem 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
2026-10-15
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2026-10-15
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-79827
EUVD
EUVD-2026-101997

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop Inspect Subsystem T9226L01^ABW 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 vulnerability is a heap buffer overflow in HPE NonStop Inspect Subsystem. It can corrupt the resume-execution address, potentially allowing an attacker to redirect the system's execution flow.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code, gain elevated privileges, or cause system crashes. Since it affects the resume-execution address, it may lead to unauthorized control over the system.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches from HPE for the NonStop Inspect Subsystem immediately to address the heap buffer overflow vulnerability.

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