CVE-2026-13473
IBM Storage Protect Client is vulnerable to Heap-Based Buffer Overflow
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.
INFO
Published Date :
July 17, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 17, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply updates for IBM Storage Protect Client.
- Ensure the client version is 8.1.27.2 or later.
- Ensure the client version is 8.2.1.1 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-13473.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7279728 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.1.27.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'IBM', 'product': 'Storage Protect Client', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.1.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.1.27.0, 8.1.27.1'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.2.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.2.1.0'}]}] Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7279728