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CVE-2015-8530 is a code-execution flaw in an IBM SPSS Statistics ActiveX control. An authenticated remote user could trigger a stack buffer overflow by supplying an overly long argument. The practical concern is legacy SPSS installations on Windows desktops or systems where the affected control is present. Exposure is most likely on legacy IBM SPSS Statistics 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, or 24 installations that remain below IBM's named fixed interim levels. The bundle does not identify server-side products, cloud services, or other IBM software as affected. Treat this as a high-priority legacy software remediation item, especially where SPSS is used by privileged staff or on shared workstations. The main business risk is arbitrary code execution on endpoints, but evidence of active exploitation is not present in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM SPSS Statistics 19 through 24 installations.; Apply IBM's fixed interim level for each installed major version.; Prioritize unsupported or internet-adjacent legacy desktop environments..
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