CVE-2026-8179
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Buffer Overflow in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer

Publication date: 2026-05-27

Last updated on: 2026-06-05

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component. This vulnerability could allow an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the system.
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Published
2026-05-27
Last Modified
2026-06-05
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-05-27
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-8179
EUVD
EUVD-2026-32497
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm aspera_high-speed_transfer_endpoint From 3.7.4 (inc) to 4.4.6 (inc)
ibm aspera_high-speed_transfer_endpoint 4.4.7
ibm aspera_high-speed_transfer_endpoint 4.4.7
ibm aspera_high-speed_transfer_server From 3.7.4 (inc) to 4.4.6 (inc)
ibm aspera_high-speed_transfer_server 4.4.7
ibm aspera_high-speed_transfer_server 4.4.7
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CWE ID Description
CWE-121 A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).
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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-8179 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the asperahttpd component of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1.

This flaw allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising its security.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can have severe impacts including allowing an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code, which can lead to full system compromise.

This can result in unauthorized access, data manipulation, denial of service, or other malicious activities on the affected system.

The CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 reflects a high severity, indicating significant risk if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server to version 4.4.7 Fix Pack 2 or later, where the buffer overflow issue in the asperahttpd component has been addressed.

Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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