CVE-2026-82895: CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') in IBM Guardium Data Protection
Description
CVE-2026-82895 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of input sizes during buffer copying operations. It has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.1. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
IBM
Guardium Data Protection
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Technical Analysis
IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 contain a classic buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-120) due to buffer copy operations without checking the size of input. This vulnerability could be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.1, indicating high severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this buffer overflow vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected IBM Guardium Data Protection systems. This could lead to full compromise of the system, including unauthorized access, data manipulation, or denial of service. There are no known active 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 available, organizations should monitor IBM's security advisories for updates and consider applying any recommended temporary mitigations once published.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T09:16:41.567Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac80fe22cdf04f65639c87f
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 21:49:22 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 22:04:29 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 22:28:13 UTC
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