Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in IBM Storage Protect Client
CVE-2026-13473

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Storage Protect Client
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-13473?

IBM Storage Protect Client versions 8.1.0.0 through 8.1.27.0, 8.1.27.1, and 8.2.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 are prone to a heap-based buffer overflow due to improper bounds checking. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to exploit the affected software, potentially leading to the execution of arbitrary code on the server or causing it to crash. Organizations using vulnerable versions should prioritize patching to safeguard their systems.

Affected Version(s)

Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 <= 8.1.27.0, 8.1.27.1

Storage Protect Client 8.2.0.0 <= 8.2.1.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7279728
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

The vulnerability was reported to IBM by Pétur Eyþórsson and Cristie Nordic.
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