CVE-2026-13473: Vulnerability in IBM Storage Protect Client
IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.27.0, 8.1.27.1, and 8.2.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 IBM Storage Protect is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the server to crash.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-13473 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM Storage Protect Client affecting versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.27.0, 8.1.27.1, and 8.2.0.0 through 8.2.1.0. The issue arises from improper bounds checking, enabling a remote attacker to overflow a buffer, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or server crashes. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems or cause denial of service by crashing the server. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected IBM Storage Protect Client installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM's security advisories for updates and consider applying temporary mitigations if recommended by IBM.
CVE-2026-13473: Vulnerability in IBM Storage Protect Client
Description
IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.27.0, 8.1.27.1, and 8.2.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 IBM Storage Protect is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the server to crash.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
pkg:rpm/ibm/storage_protect_clientcpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.1.27.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-13473 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM Storage Protect Client affecting versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.27.0, 8.1.27.1, and 8.2.0.0 through 8.2.1.0. The issue arises from improper bounds checking, enabling a remote attacker to overflow a buffer, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or server crashes. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems or cause denial of service by crashing the server. This impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected IBM Storage Protect Client installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM's security advisories for updates and consider applying temporary mitigations if recommended by IBM.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-26T21:18:23.722Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5b5eaa2d1edb114c7fb19d
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 11:08:26 UTC
Last enriched: 07/25/2026, 22:10:56 UTC
Last updated: 08/30/2026, 22:52:08 UTC
Views: 66
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