IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a buffer overflow. (CVE-2026-82895)

CVE-2026-82895 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2. This vulnerability could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available to confirm remediation status.

Successful exploitation of this buffer overflow vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The impact includes complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2.

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.