CVE-2026-11980: CWE-242 Use of Inherently Dangerous Function in IBM Aspera Desktop App
IBM Aspera Desktop App versions 1.0.5 through 1.0.19 contain a vulnerability that allows arbitrary code execution by loading DLL files at start-up. This issue is due to the use of inherently dangerous functions related to DLL loading. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.3. No official patch or remediation has been confirmed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11980 affects IBM Aspera Desktop App versions 1.0.5 through 1.0.19. The vulnerability arises from the application's handling of DLL files during start-up, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code. This is categorized under CWE-242, indicating the use of inherently dangerous functions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution with privileges of the user running the application. This can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when running the affected versions and avoid loading untrusted DLL files at start-up.
CVE-2026-11980: CWE-242 Use of Inherently Dangerous Function in IBM Aspera Desktop App
Description
IBM Aspera Desktop App versions 1.0.5 through 1.0.19 contain a vulnerability that allows arbitrary code execution by loading DLL files at start-up. This issue is due to the use of inherently dangerous functions related to DLL loading. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.3. No official patch or remediation has been confirmed yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.3high
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_desktop_app:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_desktop_app:1.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11980 affects IBM Aspera Desktop App versions 1.0.5 through 1.0.19. The vulnerability arises from the application's handling of DLL files during start-up, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code. This is categorized under CWE-242, indicating the use of inherently dangerous functions. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the vulnerability is not related to a cloud service.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution with privileges of the user running the application. This can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when running the affected versions and avoid loading untrusted DLL files at start-up.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-11T13:21:02.331Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a6bbb7b9c2644c7f8ad252a
Added to database: 07/30/2026, 21:00:43 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 21:02:02 UTC
Last updated: 07/30/2026, 21:12:07 UTC
Views: 2
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