CVE-2026-79829 HPE NonStop HTTP WEBSERVER - Memory corruption vulnerability
A memory corruption flaw in HPE NonStop HTTP WEBSERVER allows attackers to cause a system halt, resulting in denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-79829?
CVE-2026-79829 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop HTTP WEBSERVER, published on 15 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A security vulnerability in HPE NonStop HTTP WEBSERVER can cause memory corruption which may result in a system halt.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79829?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79829?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79829 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-2026-79829 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79829 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vq9w-x8hf-mm54.