Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM i Products
CVE-2026-17502

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
I
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-17502?

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service. This flaw could potentially disrupt services, creating significant impacts for businesses relying on affected versions. It is crucial for users to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk and ensure their systems remain secure.

Affected Version(s)

i 7.6

i 7.5

i 7.4

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283573
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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