IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack-based buffer overflow. (CVE-2026-84035)
Description
IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-84035 and has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.1. The flaw requires network access with high attack complexity and no privileges or user interaction. Exploitation could result in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84035 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, indicating high severity. The attack vector is network-based, with high complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Successful exploitation compromises confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker could exploit this stack-based buffer overflow to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized data access, modification, or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-g748-qjmj-fm4h
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-84035"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad008982cdf04f656b90d2b
Added to database: 10/14/2026, 22:56:24 UTC
Last enriched: 10/14/2026, 23:00:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 03:48:08 UTC
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