CVE-2026-13473
High
Description
IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.27.0, 8.1.27.1, and 8.2.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 IBM Storage Protect is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the server to crash.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Ibm Storage Protect
PublishedJul 17, 2026
First seenJul 17, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-122CWE-122
How to fix
Update
- ibm storage_protect8.2.1.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ibm storage_protect | 8.1 ≤ v < 8.2.1.2 | 8.2.1.2 |
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