CVE-2026-16161: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read in IBM DataPower Gateway 10.6CD
Description
IBM DataPower Gateway 10.5.0.0 through 10.5.0.22, 10.6.1 through 10.6.6, 10.6.0.0 through 10.6.0.10, and 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds read.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
IBM
DataPower Gateway 10.6CD
IBM
DataPower Gateway 10.6.0
IBM
DataPower Gateway 11.0.0
IBM
DataPower Gateway 10.5.0
pkg:maven/com.ibm/datapower-gateway-1050pkg:maven/com.ibm/datapower-gateway-1060pkg:maven/com.ibm/datapower-gateway-106cdpkg:maven/com.ibm/datapower-gateway-1100cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datapower_gateway_106cd:10.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datapower_gateway_106cd:10.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datapower_gateway_1060:10.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datapower_gateway_1060:10.6.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datapower_gateway_1100:11.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datapower_gateway_1100:11.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
IBM DataPower Gateway versions 10.5.0.0 to 10.5.0.22, 10.6.0.0 to 10.6.0.10, 10.6.1 to 10.6.6, and 11.0.0.0 to 11.0.0.2 contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CWE-125). This flaw can be exploited remotely without authentication to cause a denial of service condition. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or integrity impact, and high availability impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service on affected IBM DataPower Gateway versions by triggering an out-of-bounds read. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, monitor IBM's official channels for updates. No specific mitigation steps are provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T21:37:28.342Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac79f5a2cdf04f6561bad20
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 13:49:14 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 14:03:50 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 15:19:06 UTC
Views: 12
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