CVE-2026-84271: CWE-362 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in IBM Guardium Data Protection
Description
IBM Guardium Data Protection version 12.2 contains a race condition vulnerability in its patch installer that allows signature verification bypass. This flaw can be exploited by an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-362 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8. No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
IBM
Guardium Data Protection
pkg:rpm/ibm/guardium_data_protectioncpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84271 is a race condition vulnerability (CWE-362) in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2's patch installer. The flaw allows an attacker with local access to bypass signature verification, enabling arbitrary code execution with root privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patch information are provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, potentially compromising the entire system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T14:12:55.240Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac7fef12cdf04f656318c05
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 20:37:05 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 20:49:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 20:49:24 UTC
Views: 7
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