Canadian advisory covers IBM MQ and Watson Speech flaws
CVE-2026-11724 allows arbitrary code execution in MQ file transfer; CVE-2026-17493 can cause a denial of service.
Out-of-bounds read in IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge 4.0.0 through 5.4.0
IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge 4.0.0 through 5.4.0 contains an out-of-bounds read that can be triggered by a remote attacker over the network. The attacker needs no authentication or user interaction. This causes a denial of service, disrupting the application for all affected users of the cartridge.
What to do: Apply IBM's update for CVE-2026-17493.
| Product | Affected |
|---|---|
| IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge | 4.0.0 through 5.4.0 |
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IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge 4.0.0 through 5.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds read.
CVE-2026-11724 allows arbitrary code execution in MQ file transfer; CVE-2026-17493 can cause a denial of service.
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