SB2026071417 - IBM Fusion, IBM Fusion HCI, and IBM Fusion Data Cataloging update for Socket.IO



SB2026071417 - IBM Fusion, IBM Fusion HCI, and IBM Fusion Data Cataloging update for Socket.IO

Published: July 14, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026071417
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-33151)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

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


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Socket.IO packet parser when processing specially crafted packets with an unbounded number of binary attachments. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted packet to cause a denial of service.

The issue can cause the server to buffer excessive binary attachments until memory is exhausted.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.