CVE-2026-79822 HPE NonStop TNS/X Native Inspect - Execution flow vulnerability
An attacker can corrupt memory addresses to redirect execution flow in HPE NonStop TNS/X Native Inspect, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-79822?
CVE-2026-79822 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop TNS/X Native Inspect, published on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security vulnerability in HPE NonStop TNS/X Native Inspect may cause corruption of address and potentially redirect execution flow.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79822?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79822?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79822 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2026-79822 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79822 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5jp4-63c6-5c83.