CVE-2026-3686: CWE-770 Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in IBM Cloud Pak for Data System
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Data System version 11.3.0.2 is affected by a vulnerability that allows denial of service due to improper limitation of resource allocation. This issue can cause the system to exhaust resources, leading to service disruption. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.2. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by IBM.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.2medium
Affected software
IBM
Cloud Pak for Data System
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data_system:11.3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data_system:interim:interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3686 is a resource allocation vulnerability (CWE-770) in IBM Cloud Pak for Data System 11.3.0.2 through Interim Fix 001. The flaw arises from the system's failure to properly limit or throttle resource usage, which can be exploited to cause a denial of service condition. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.2, indicating a medium severity impact primarily affecting availability. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official remediation or patch has been announced as of the published date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to denial of service by exhausting system resources due to lack of proper limits or throttling. This impacts the availability of IBM Cloud Pak for Data System 11.3.0.2, potentially disrupting normal operations. There is no evidence of impact on confidentiality or integrity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor resource usage and consider implementing external resource controls if possible to mitigate denial of service risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-06T22:12:51.971Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9206c3acd9273b4963ceac
Added to database: 08/28/2026, 22:08:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 15:25:26 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 18:48:19 UTC
Views: 62
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