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CVE-2026-17206: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-17206cvecve-2026-17206cwe-787
Published: 08/13/2026 (08/13/2026, 18:55:41 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM

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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

IBM

Affected versions
=7.6=7.5=7.4=7.3
CPE configurations (8)
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/21/2026, 14:06:55 UTC

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.

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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

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