Byte-count and Element-count Confusion in IBM i Products by IBM
CVE-2026-18068

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
I
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-18068?

A vulnerability exists in IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 that may enable a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information. This issue stems from a confusion between byte counts and element counts, potentially allowing unauthorized data disclosure. It is crucial for users of these versions to apply the recommended patches provided by IBM to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

i 7.6

i 7.5

i 7.4

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283285
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
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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