CVE-2026-17206: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
CVE-2026-17206 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It involves an out-of-bounds write (buffer overflow) that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a buffer overflow vulnerability classified as CWE-787. This flaw could be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. As of the publication date, no vendor advisory or patch is available to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected IBM i systems, resulting in full compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. This could lead to unauthorized control over the system and disruption of services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by IBM at this time.
CVE-2026-17206: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
Description
CVE-2026-17206 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It involves an out-of-bounds write (buffer overflow) that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
IBM
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a buffer overflow vulnerability classified as CWE-787. This flaw could be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. As of the publication date, no vendor advisory or patch is available to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected IBM i systems, resulting in full compromise including confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. This could lead to unauthorized control over the system and disruption of services.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by IBM at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T19:28:05.244Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7e1a7dbf8831d539b18074
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 19:26:53 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 14:06:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 01:47:40 UTC
Views: 24
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