CVE-2026-79840
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Buffer Overflow in HPE NonStop XABroker

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)

Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in HPE NonStop XABroker may cause memory corruption, resulting in application crash.

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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-2026-79840
EUVD
EUVD-2026-102093

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop XABroker T0804L40 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 buffer overflow vulnerability in HPE NonStop XABroker that may cause memory corruption. It can lead to application crashes due to improper handling of data exceeding buffer limits.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by crashing applications. It may lead to unauthorized access or data corruption if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches provided by HPE for HPE NonStop XABroker to address the buffer overflow vulnerability. Monitor HPE security advisories for updates and restrict access to the XABroker service to trusted users only.

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