CVE-2026-13473
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CVE-2026-13473 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.27.0, 8.1.27.1, and 8.2.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 IBM Storage Protect is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the server to crash.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.27.0, 8.1.27.1, and 8.2.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 IBM Storage Protect is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the server to crash.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Storage Protect | >= 8.1, < 8.2.1.2 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7279728Vendor Advisory
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- Status
- Analyzed
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