CVE-2026-17029: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
CVE-2026-17029 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an out-of-bounds write condition.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17029) affects IBM i operating system versions 7.3 through 7.6. It is caused by an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) that could be exploited by a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-17029: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
Description
CVE-2026-17029 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an out-of-bounds write condition.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17029) affects IBM i operating system versions 7.3 through 7.6. It is caused by an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) that could be exploited by a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T11:19:51.070Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7e2503bf8831d539bec0e7
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 20:11:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 20:26:41 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 00:32:24 UTC
Views: 5
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