CVE-2026-17476: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
CVE-2026-17476 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by improperly writing to a buffer. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could be triggered remotely. This improper buffer write may lead to a denial of service condition. No information about active exploitation or available patches is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause denial of service by triggering an improper buffer write. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation is stated in the available data.
CVE-2026-17476: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
Description
CVE-2026-17476 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service by improperly writing to a buffer. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
IBM
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could be triggered remotely. This improper buffer write may lead to a denial of service condition. No information about active exploitation or available patches is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause denial of service by triggering an improper buffer write. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation is stated in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-25T22:19:23.735Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7e2fb1bf8831d539cb5c97
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 20:57:21 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 13:30:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/28/2026, 13:47:42 UTC
Views: 55
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