CVE-2026-6794: CWE-415 Double Free in IBM Concert
IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 3.0.0 has a double free vulnerability that exists due to incorrect memory management. A local attacker can exploit this flaw to corrupt heap memory and execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected process.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-6794 is a double free vulnerability (CWE-415) in IBM Concert versions 1.0.0 through 3.0.0. The issue arises from improper memory management that can be exploited by a local attacker to corrupt heap memory, leading to arbitrary code execution within the context of the affected process. The vulnerability is classified as high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no vendor patch or remediation information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to corrupt heap memory and execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected process. This can lead to full compromise of the application and potentially the underlying system depending on the process privileges. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to IBM Concert processes.
CVE-2026-6794: CWE-415 Double Free in IBM Concert
Description
IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 3.0.0 has a double free vulnerability that exists due to incorrect memory management. A local attacker can exploit this flaw to corrupt heap memory and execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected process.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
IBM
Concert
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:concert:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:concert:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6794 is a double free vulnerability (CWE-415) in IBM Concert versions 1.0.0 through 3.0.0. The issue arises from improper memory management that can be exploited by a local attacker to corrupt heap memory, leading to arbitrary code execution within the context of the affected process. The vulnerability is classified as high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no vendor patch or remediation information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to corrupt heap memory and execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected process. This can lead to full compromise of the application and potentially the underlying system depending on the process privileges. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to IBM Concert processes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-21T14:15:12.960Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab43e93f7a7c54106550f81
Added to database: 09/23/2026, 21:03:15 UTC
Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 21:18:14 UTC
Last updated: 09/24/2026, 01:57:04 UTC
Views: 6
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