CVE-2026-16167: 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 improper bounds checking.
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-2026-16167) affects 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. It is classified as CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write) and arises from improper bounds checking. The flaw could be exploited remotely without authentication to cause a denial of service condition by triggering an out-of-bounds write. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high severity due to the impact on availability. No information about patches or vendor advisories is provided in the input.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service on affected IBM DataPower Gateway versions by exploiting an out-of-bounds write condition. There is no reported impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor IBM's official security advisories for updates and apply any official fixes once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T22:36:43.827Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac79f5c2cdf04f6561badcb
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 13:49:16 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 14:03:19 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 14:34:22 UTC
Views: 11
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