CVE-2026-84875

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Publication date: 2026-10-08

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

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

2026-10-15

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-84875

EUVD

EUVD-2026-95323

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-119	The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

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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.

Detection Guidance

Detection of CVE-2026-84875 requires checking for IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, or 12.2. Use commands like 'rpm -qa | grep Guardium' on Linux or 'Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object {$_.Name -like "*Guardium*"}' on Windows to identify installed versions. Ensure network monitoring tools are configured to detect unusual remote code execution attempts targeting Guardium services.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or further network compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA, potentially resulting in legal penalties or reputational damage.

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 and monitor for unusual activity.

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