SB2026011305 - Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM watsonx Assistant Cartridge and IBM watsonx Orchestrate with watsonx Assistant Cartridge



SB2026011305 - Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM watsonx Assistant Cartridge and IBM watsonx Orchestrate with watsonx Assistant Cartridge

Published: January 13, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026011305
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-36097)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a stack-based overflow. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request that cause the server to consume excessive memory resources.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.