CVE-2026-16868: CWE-908 Use of Uninitialized Resource
CVE-2026-16868 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It involves the use of uninitialized memory during ASN.1 length processing, which could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability is related to CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability affects IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 and is caused by the use of uninitialized memory during ASN.1 length processing. An attacker could exploit this flaw remotely to trigger a denial of service condition. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided at this time.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can cause a denial of service on affected IBM i systems by exploiting the use of uninitialized memory during ASN.1 length processing. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially disrupting system operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM's advisories for updates. No specific mitigations are provided in the current data.
CVE-2026-16868: CWE-908 Use of Uninitialized Resource
Description
CVE-2026-16868 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It involves the use of uninitialized memory during ASN.1 length processing, which could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability is related to CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
IBM
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability affects IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 and is caused by the use of uninitialized memory during ASN.1 length processing. An attacker could exploit this flaw remotely to trigger a denial of service condition. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided at this time.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker can cause a denial of service on affected IBM i systems by exploiting the use of uninitialized memory during ASN.1 length processing. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially disrupting system operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM's advisories for updates. No specific mitigations are provided in the current data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T04:17:14.664Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7e2501bf8831d539bec07d
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 20:11:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 13:34:46 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 01:47:40 UTC
Views: 44
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