IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in a PASE process that could be triggered by an authenticated attacker with low privileges. This vulnerability results in an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) that allows the attacker to terminate their own process, causing a denial of service condition. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.3, reflecting low severity with no impact on confidentiality or integrity, only availability. No known exploits or patches are reported at this time.

The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker with low privileges to cause a denial of service by terminating their own process. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. The overall impact is limited to availability disruption for the attacker’s own process.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. In the absence of an official fix or advisory, monitor IBM's security bulletins for updates. No specific mitigation steps are provided.