IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.x-8.2.1.x Heap-BO Overflow RCE
CVE-2026-13473 Published on July 17, 2026

IBM Storage Protect Client is vulnerable to Heap-Based Buffer Overflow
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.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-13473 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
HIGH
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Products Associated with CVE-2026-13473

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Affected Versions

IBM Storage Protect Client: