SB2026082718 - IBM Netezza Appliance update for FIPS

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SB2026082718 - IBM Netezza Appliance update for FIPS

Published: August 27, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026082718
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-42764)

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

CVSSv4: 8.7 [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]


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

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference in QUIC server initial packet handling when processing an initial packet with an invalid or expired token. A remote attacker can send a crafted initial packet to cause a denial of service.

The issue is reachable only when address validation is disabled, such as when SSL_LISTENER_FLAG_NO_VALIDATE is used with SSL_new_listener().


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References