CVE-2026-8175: CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component. This vulnerability could be exploited to cause a denial of service and potentially lead to authentication bypass or remote code execution.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8175 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the asperahttpd component of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1. The flaw could be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction to cause denial of service, authentication bypass, or remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed by IBM as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to denial of service, allowing attackers to disrupt service availability. More severe impacts include potential authentication bypass and remote code execution, which could compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should monitor IBM's security advisories closely. No vendor-provided temporary mitigations or workarounds are currently documented.
CVE-2026-8175: CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint
Description
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component. This vulnerability could be exploited to cause a denial of service and potentially lead to authentication bypass or remote code execution.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8175 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the asperahttpd component of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1. The flaw could be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction to cause denial of service, authentication bypass, or remote code execution. The vulnerability is rated critical with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8. No official patch or remediation level has been disclosed by IBM as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to denial of service, allowing attackers to disrupt service availability. More severe impacts include potential authentication bypass and remote code execution, which could compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild so far.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should monitor IBM's security advisories closely. No vendor-provided temporary mitigations or workarounds are currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-08T15:08:33.637Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a16f9eae29bf47b50c0f5af
Added to database: 5/27/2026, 2:04:26 PM
Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 2:24:47 PM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 10:13:30 PM
Views: 6
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