Local Privilege Escalation in IBM Guardium Data Protection by IBM

CVE-2026-84245

What is CVE-2026-84245?

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 contains a vulnerability within the cp_wrapper component that allows a low-privileged local user to exploit the system. This can lead to unauthorized elevation of privileges, enabling the attacker to gain root access and potentially alter or expose sensitive system files. Organizations utilizing this product should apply the relevant patches and follow security recommendations to mitigate risks effectively.

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