CVE-2026-17083: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
CVE-2026-17083 is a critical vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack-based buffer overflow.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-787) that could be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected IBM i systems, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access, data manipulation, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to IBM i systems and monitor for suspicious activity related to this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-17083: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
Description
CVE-2026-17083 is a critical vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack-based buffer overflow.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
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
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-787) that could be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch information is currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected IBM i systems, potentially leading to full system compromise including unauthorized access, data manipulation, and service disruption.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to IBM i systems and monitor for suspicious activity related to this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T14:35:48.253Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7cd122bf8831d53911cfb3
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 20:01:38 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 22:11:05 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 02:20:48 UTC
Views: 5
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