CVE-2026-8175: Multiple vulnerabilities in Aspera applications.

Published May 27, 2026
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Updated

IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component. This vulnerability could be exploited to cause a denial of service and potentially lead to authentication bypass or remote code execution.

Other sources

IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server and IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint are affected by a buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component. This vulnerability could be exploited to cause a denial of service and potentially lead to authentication bypass or remote code execution.

IBM

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint<=3.7.4 - 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server<=3.7.4 - 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint>=3.7.4<=4.4.6
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint=4.4.7
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint=4.4.7-fixpack1
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server>=3.7.4<=4.4.6
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server=4.4.7
IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server=4.4.7-fixpack1

Remediation

Information

Product(s)VRMFRemediation/First FixIBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server4.4.7 Fix Pack 2Link to latest release (4.4.7 FP 2)IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint4.4.7 Fix Pack 2Link to latest release (4.4.7 FP 2)

Event History

May 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via IBM·02:15 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8175?

CVE-2026-8175 has a critical severity rating of 9.8.

2

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8175?

CVE-2026-8175 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the asperahttpd component.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-8175?

To fix CVE-2026-8175, upgrade to IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server or Endpoint version 4.4.7 Fix Pack 2.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8175?

CVE-2026-8175 affects IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1.

5

What could happen if CVE-2026-8175 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2026-8175 could lead to a denial-of-service or unauthorized access due to the buffer overflow.

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