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CVE-2026-79831 Hewlett Packard Enterprise CVE debrief
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in HPE NonStop Posix User Threads, which may allow arbitrary code execution. The CVE record was published on 2026-10-15T10:40:13.992Z and has not been modified since then. This vulnerability affects HPE NonStop Posix User Threads, specifically version T1280L02^ACG and earlier. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize remediation based on official CVE Program and NVD details. The affected version and potential impact require further verification.
- Vendor
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Product
- HPE NonStop Posix User Threads
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.6
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-15
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-15
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-15
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-15
Who should care
Defenders responsible for HPE NonStop Posix User Threads systems should assess exposure and prioritize remediation based on official CVE details. This includes verifying affected versions, assessing exposure in the environment, and prioritizing remediation to prevent potential exploitation. Security teams and operators managing HPE NonStop Posix User Threads should review CVE Program and NVD information for guidance.
Why it matters
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability in HPE NonStop Posix User Threads may allow arbitrary code execution, requiring defenders to verify affected versions and assess exposure.
- Verify affected version T1280L02^ACG and earlier.
- Assess exposure in your environment.
- Prioritize remediation to prevent potential exploitation.
Technical summary
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in HPE NonStop Posix User Threads, which may allow arbitrary code execution. The affected version is T1280L02^ACG and earlier. This vulnerability is related to HPE NonStop Posix User Threads and requires verification of affected versions and exposure in the environment. Official CVE Program and NVD details provide context for this vulnerability.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying the affected version T1280L02^ACG and earlier, and assess exposure in their environment.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the affected version T1280L02^ACG and earlier in your environment.
- Assess exposure to the vulnerability and prioritize remediation.
- Monitor for potential exploitation attempts.
Evidence notes
The CVE Program record and NVD vulnerability detail provide official information about the vulnerability. However, the scope of affected versions and potential impact require further verification.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-79831 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-79831
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-79831 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79831
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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HPE NonStop Posix User Threads - Heap buffer overflow vulnerability
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/79xxx/CVE-2026-79831.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.