SB2026032333 - IBM watsonx.data update for node-tar



SB2026032333 - IBM watsonx.data update for node-tar

Published: March 23, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026032333
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-64118)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information. 

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition when reading .tar archives. A local user modify the file to a smaller size wile it's being read by the application and view uninitialized memory contents.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.