CVE Catalog
CVE-2026-16871
MediumCVSS 4.3Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.27%
19th percentile - higher than 19% of all known CVEs
Summary
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to a heap buffer overflow.
Risk Assessment
An authenticated attacker could exploit a heap buffer overflow to obtain sensitive data, potentially leading to confidentiality breaches. Authentication is required, but the risk is significant.
Recommendation
Apply security patches from IBM for IBM i. Restrict system access and monitor for unusual activities.
Original NVD description (English source)
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to a heap buffer overflow.