CVE-2026-84035

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Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in IBM Guardium Data Protection

Publication date: 2026-10-08

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

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 stack-based buffer overflow.

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Published

2026-10-08

Last Modified

2026-10-08

Generated

2026-10-09

AI Q&A

2026-10-09

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-84035

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
IBM	Guardium	Data Protection 12.0
IBM	Guardium	Data Protection 12.1
IBM	Guardium	Data Protection 12.2

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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

This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow in IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted input that overflows a buffer on the stack.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on the affected system, potentially gaining control over it. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or disruption of services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations using affected versions may face legal and regulatory penalties.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Guardium Data Protection patches or updates immediately to address the stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Isolate affected systems from the network if possible until patched. Monitor IBM's security advisories for additional mitigation guidance.

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