CVE-2026-8179: CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the asperahttpd component of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1. This flaw could allow an authenticated user to 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 guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8179 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) affecting IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1. The issue resides in the asperahttpd component and can be triggered by an authenticated user, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. As of the published date, no official remediation or patch has been disclosed by IBM.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or service disruption. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected component to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the affected versions to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-8179: CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the asperahttpd component of IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1. This flaw could allow an authenticated user to 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 guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8179 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) affecting IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1. The issue resides in the asperahttpd component and can be triggered by an authenticated user, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. As of the published date, no official remediation or patch has been disclosed by IBM.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or service disruption. The high CVSS score reflects significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected component to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the affected versions to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-08T16:08:42.516Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a16f9eae29bf47b50c0f5b2
Added to database: 05/27/2026, 14:04:26 UTC
Last enriched: 06/03/2026, 20:56:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 56
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