CVE-2026-17636: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper validation of a specified quantity.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 contains a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write vulnerability. This flaw arises from improper validation of a specified quantity, enabling a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-17636: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
Description
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper validation of a specified quantity.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
IBM
Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift
pkg:rpm/redhat/financial_transaction_manager_ftmfor_redhat_openshiftcpe:2.3:a:ibm:financial_transaction_manager_ftmfor_redhat_openshift:4.0.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) for RedHat OpenShift version 4.0.6.0 contains a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write vulnerability. This flaw arises from improper validation of a specified quantity, enabling a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or remediation details are provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T21:31:02.879Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab2f7abf7a7c54106d304aa
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 21:48:27 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 22:02:50 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:58:06 UTC
Views: 8
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