SB20251023100 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server, IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and IBM Aspera Desktop Client



SB20251023100 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server, IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint and IBM Aspera Desktop Client

Published: October 23, 2025 Updated: February 6, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20251023100
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


1) Improper authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-46818)

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges within the application.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling Lua scripts. A remote user can manipulate different LUA objects and potentially run their own code in the context of another user.


2) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-46819)

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when processing Lua scripts. A remote user  can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


3) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49844)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error. A remote user can use a specially crafted Lua script to manipulate the garbage collector and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.