CVE-2026-79843 HPE NonStop SQL/MX EXE - out-of-bounds read vulnerability
A corrupted file can trigger an out-of-bounds read in HPE NonStop SQL/MX, leading to information disclosure or system instability.
- 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-2026-79843?
CVE-2026-79843 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE NonStop SQL/MX EXE, 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 corrupted file may cause out-of-bounds read in HPE NonStop SQL/MX EXE under certain conditions, potentially leading to information disclosure, process termination, CPU halt, or data corruption.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-79843?
How do I fix CVE-2026-79843?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-79843 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-79843 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-79843 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-879w-h746-h48x.