CVE-2026-14514

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IBM RSCT Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-19

Last updated on: 2026-09-04

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Reliable Scalable Cluster Technology (RSCT) 3.0 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a specially crafted request due improper input validation.

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Published

2026-08-19

Last Modified

2026-09-04

Generated

2026-09-09

AI Q&A

2026-08-20

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-07

NVD

CVE-2026-14514

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	reliable_scalable_cluster_technology	3.2
ibm	reliable_scalable_cluster_technology	3.3

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-770	The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.

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Executive Summary

IBM Reliable Scalable Cluster Technology (RSCT) 3.0 is vulnerable to a denial of service attack due to improper input validation. A remote attacker could exploit this by sending a specially crafted request, causing the system to crash or become unavailable.

Detection Guidance

Detection of CVE-2026-14514 requires monitoring for improper input validation in IBM RSCT 3.0. Check for unusual network traffic patterns or malformed requests targeting RSCT services. Use network scanners to identify vulnerable versions of RSCT. Monitor system logs for crashes or service interruptions in RSCT components.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could lead to service disruption if exploited. Systems running RSCT 3.0 may become unresponsive, affecting operations that rely on cluster technology for reliability and scalability.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows a remote denial of service via crafted requests due to improper input validation. This could disrupt system availability, potentially violating compliance requirements for standards like GDPR (availability principles) or HIPAA (system integrity and availability). However, specific compliance impacts depend on system configuration and deployment context.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM RSCT patches or updates to address improper input validation. Monitor network traffic for unusual requests targeting RSCT services. Restrict access to RSCT ports and services to authorized users only.

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