{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/products/aspera-high-speed-transfer-endpoint/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.5,"id":"CVE-2026-8180"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.5","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.6","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.7","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.8","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.9","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.10","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.11","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.5","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.6","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.7","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.8","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.9","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.10","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.11","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1"],"_cs_severities":["medium"],"_cs_tags":["denial-of-service","cve"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["IBM"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server are affected by a denial-of-service vulnerability. Specifically, versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 of both the Endpoint and Server products, along with the general Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint, are susceptible to this flaw. The vulnerability lies within the \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e component, where an unauthenticated user can trigger a crash of the service. This can disrupt file transfer operations and potentially impact overall system availability. The CVE ID associated with this vulnerability is CVE-2026-8180.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn unauthenticated attacker sends a crafted request to the \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e service.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crafted request triggers a null pointer dereference within the \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e component (CWE-476).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe null pointer dereference causes the \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e service to crash.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crash disrupts normal operation of the Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint or Server.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers are unable to initiate or complete file transfers.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeated exploitation leads to sustained denial of service.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-8180 results in a denial of service, impacting the availability of the Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server. This can disrupt critical file transfer workflows, potentially leading to data delivery delays and operational downtime. The number of affected systems depends on the number of deployments running the vulnerable versions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server to a version beyond 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 to remediate CVE-2026-8180, as recommended by the vendor advisory (\u003ca href=\"https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273615)\"\u003ehttps://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273615)\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u0026ldquo;Detect Asperahttpd Service Crash\u0026rdquo; to monitor for crashes related to potential exploitation attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor network traffic for anomalous requests targeting the \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e service to identify potential exploitation attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-27T14:20:53Z","date_published":"2026-05-27T14:20:53Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-aspera-dos/","summary":"IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 are vulnerable to a denial-of-service (DoS) attack where an unauthenticated user can crash the asperahttpd service.","title":"CVE-2026-8180: IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Denial of Service","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-aspera-dos/"},{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":8.8,"id":"CVE-2026-8179"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["buffer-overflow","rce","ibm","aspera"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["IBM"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server, widely used for high-speed data transfer, are susceptible to a critical buffer overflow vulnerability. Specifically, versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 of both the Endpoint and Server products contain a flaw within the \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e component. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-8179, could allow an authenticated user with low privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Given the widespread use of Aspera in data-intensive industries, successful exploitation of this flaw could lead to significant data breaches or system compromise. Defenders should prioritize patching and monitoring for suspicious activity related to the \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e service.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains authenticated access to the Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint or Server.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker crafts a malicious HTTP request targeting the \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e component.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crafted request exploits the buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-121) within \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe overflow allows the attacker to overwrite memory regions.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker injects arbitrary code into the memory.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe injected code is executed within the context of the \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e process.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker gains control of the system with the privileges of the \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e service account.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker pivots to other systems or exfiltrates sensitive data.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-8179 can lead to complete system compromise on affected IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server installations. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, disrupt critical business operations, or use the compromised system as a staging point for further attacks within the network. Given the high base score (8.8), this is considered a critical vulnerability.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmediately upgrade IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server to a version beyond 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 to patch CVE-2026-8179, as per IBM\u0026rsquo;s advisory.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor network traffic for suspicious HTTP requests targeting the \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e component as described in the attack chain.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule for abnormal processes spawning from the \u003ccode\u003easperahttpd\u003c/code\u003e service to detect potential exploitation attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview access controls for the Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server to minimize the attack surface.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-27T14:20:37Z","date_published":"2026-05-27T14:20:37Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-8179-aspera-rce/","summary":"IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component, potentially allowing an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.","title":"CVE-2026-8179 - IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server Buffer Overflow","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-8179-aspera-rce/"},{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":9.8,"id":"CVE-2026-8175"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint","Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server"],"_cs_severities":["critical"],"_cs_tags":["cve-2026-8175","buffer-overflow","remote-code-execution","denial-of-service"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["IBM"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIBM 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 are vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-8175, could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service, bypass authentication, or execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations using these products for high-speed data transfer, as it could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their systems. Successful exploitation can lead to complete system compromise.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker sends a specially crafted HTTP request to the vulnerable asperahttpd component.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe asperahttpd component processes the malicious request without proper bounds checking.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA buffer overflow occurs due to the oversized data being written to a fixed-size buffer.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe buffer overflow overwrites adjacent memory regions, potentially corrupting critical data or code.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the overwritten memory contains executable code, the attacker can redirect control flow to injected code.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe injected code executes with the privileges of the asperahttpd process, potentially SYSTEM.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker gains unauthorized access to the system and can perform actions such as installing malware or stealing data.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker may establish persistence and further compromise the network.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-8175 can lead to a denial of service, authentication bypass, or remote code execution. This vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain complete control of the affected system, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or further attacks on the network. Given the critical nature of high-speed data transfer in many organizations, the impact could be significant, affecting sensitive data and business operations.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the security patches provided by IBM for Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server versions 3.7.4 through 4.4.7 Fix Pack 1 to remediate CVE-2026-8175.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeploy the Sigma rule \u0026ldquo;Detect CVE-2026-8175 Exploitation Attempt - HTTP Request Overflow\u0026rdquo; to identify malicious HTTP requests targeting the vulnerable asperahttpd component.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor web server logs for unusual activity or error codes related to buffer overflows, which may indicate exploitation attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement network segmentation to limit the potential impact of a successful exploitation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly review and update security policies and procedures to address emerging threats.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-05-27T14:18:42Z","date_published":"2026-05-27T14:18:42Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-8175-aspera-buffer-overflow/","summary":"IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server are vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the asperahttpd component, potentially leading to denial of service, authentication bypass, or remote code execution.","title":"CVE-2026-8175: IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and Server Buffer Overflow","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-05-cve-2026-8175-aspera-buffer-overflow/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}