{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/aspera/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_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/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Aspera","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}