Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection
CVE-2026-84198

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Guardium Data Protection
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-84198?

A vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a buffer overflow. Attackers could exploit this flaw across several versions of the product, potentially compromising sensitive data and systems. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize the implementation of patches provided by IBM to safeguard against unauthorized access.

Affected Version(s)

Guardium Data Protection 12.0

Guardium Data Protection 12.1

Guardium Data Protection 12.2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7291674
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

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