CVE-2026-14507
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Denial of Service in IBM DataPower Gateway

Publication date: 2026-10-08

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to improper memory allocation during key derivation.

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Published
2026-10-08
Last Modified
2026-10-08
Generated
2026-10-08
AI Q&A
2026-10-08
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-14507
EUVD
EUVD-2026-94995

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Vendor Product Version / Range
IBM DataPower Gateway 11.0.0 11.0.0.0

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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

IBM DataPower Gateway versions 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 have a vulnerability where a remote authenticated attacker can cause a denial of service by exploiting improper memory allocation during key derivation.

Detection Guidance

Detection involves monitoring for unusual memory consumption or service degradation in IBM DataPower Gateway versions 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2. Check running version with 'show version' and inspect system logs for memory allocation errors or crashes. Monitor resource usage with commands like 'top', 'ps aux', or 'vmstat' for abnormal CPU/memory spikes.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows an attacker to disrupt service availability by causing excessive memory usage, potentially leading to system crashes or slowdowns for legitimate users.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could impact compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by disrupting the availability of IBM DataPower Gateway, which may be used to process or transmit sensitive data. A denial of service could lead to unauthorized access or loss of data integrity, violating GDPR's availability principle and HIPAA's security requirements for safeguarding protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM DataPower Gateway patch or update to version beyond 11.0.0.2 to address the improper memory allocation issue. Monitor IBM security advisories for updates and restrict remote authenticated access to trusted users only.

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