CVE-2026-82895

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Publication date: 2026-10-08

Last updated on: 2026-10-14

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a buffer overflow.

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Published

2026-10-08

Last Modified

2026-10-14

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-82895

EUVD

EUVD-2026-95337

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	guardium_data_protection	From 12.0 (inc) to 12.2 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-120	The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer.

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Executive Summary

IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow issue. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system by sending specially crafted input.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a buffer overflow in IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2. Detection requires checking installed versions of IBM Guardium Data Protection and monitoring for unusual network traffic or system behavior that may indicate exploitation attempts.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the affected IBM Guardium Data Protection system. This may lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or disruption of security monitoring functions.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to a buffer overflow, which could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA by compromising data confidentiality and integrity.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Guardium Data Protection patches or updates immediately to address the buffer overflow vulnerability. Isolate affected systems from the network if possible until patched. Monitor IBM's security advisories for additional mitigation guidance.

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