Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability in IBM i by IBM
CVE-2026-17073

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
I
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-17073?

Local attackers may exploit a vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. This issue arises from the failure to properly validate subtree checks during the file handle resolution process, potentially allowing attackers to retrieve confidential data.

Affected Version(s)

i 7.6

i 7.5

i 7.4

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7292423
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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