CVE-2026-18095
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IBM FTM for RedHat OpenShift Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-09-22

Last updated on: 2026-10-07

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a buffer overflow.

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Published
2026-09-22
Last Modified
2026-10-07
Generated
2026-10-13
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-11
NVD
CVE-2026-18095
EUVD
EUVD-2026-84957

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 8 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm financial_transaction_manager From 4.0.7.0 (inc) to 4.0.11.0 (exc)
ibm financial_transaction_manager 4.0.6.0
ibm financial_transaction_manager 4.0.6.0
ibm financial_transaction_manager 4.0.6.0
ibm financial_transaction_manager 4.0.6.0
ibm financial_transaction_manager 4.0.6.0
ibm financial_transaction_manager 4.0.6.0
ibm financial_transaction_manager 4.0.6.0

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a buffer overflow in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit it to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability cannot be directly detected with commands as it requires specific IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift logs or system monitoring. Check for unusual network traffic or process behavior in FTM containers. Review IBM's official advisories for detection guidance.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control of the system, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or disruption of financial transactions. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or exfiltration. Such risks may violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by IBM for Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift. Ensure that only trusted users have remote access and limit privileges to reduce attack surface.

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