CVE-2026-85457

Received Received - Intake

Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in IBM Planning Analytics

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0, and 2.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack-based buffer overflow.

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Published

2026-10-12

Last Modified

2026-10-12

Generated

2026-10-13

AI Q&A

2026-10-13

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-85457

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
IBM	Planning	Analytics 2.0
IBM	Planning	Analytics 2.1

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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 Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted input that exceeds the buffer size, potentially overwriting critical data on the stack.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of the affected system, execute malicious code, or escalate privileges. It may lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or disruption of services if exploited.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations may face legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Planning Analytics patches or updates provided by IBM to address the stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Ensure only trusted users have remote access and monitor for unusual activity.

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