CVE-2026-16164: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write 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 a buffer overflow.
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
cpe: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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-16164) is an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in IBM DataPower Gateway versions 10.5.0.0 through 10.5.0.22, 10.6.0.0 through 10.6.0.10, 10.6.1 through 10.6.6, and 11.0.0.0 through 11.0.0.2. It allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a buffer overflow condition. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impact limited to availability. No known exploits in the wild or vendor patch information are provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in denial of service by causing a buffer overflow, impacting system availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. The vulnerability can be triggered remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, organizations should monitor IBM's official channels for updates and apply fixes once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T21:55:52.598Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac79f5a2cdf04f6561bad22
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 13:49:14 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 14:03:36 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 20:36:58 UTC
Views: 13
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