CVE-2026-76587: CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow in IBM Planning Analytics
Description
IBM Planning Analytics versions 2.0 and 2.1 contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability due to improper bounds checking. This flaw allows an attacker with limited privileges to overflow a buffer and potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.8. No official patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
IBM
Planning Analytics
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:planning_analytics:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-76587 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM Planning Analytics versions 2.0 and 2.1. The issue arises from improper bounds checking, which can be exploited by an attacker with low privileges to overflow a buffer on the stack and execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-121 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker with limited privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the IBM Planning Analytics environment. The impact includes complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor IBM's security advisories for updates and consider applying any recommended mitigations once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-19T14:24:55.165Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad7e8e52cdf04f656695f7d
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 22:19:17 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 22:48:18 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 22:48:18 UTC
Views: 7
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