CVE Catalog
CVE-2026-16975
HighCVSS 8.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.52%
42th percentile - higher than 42% of all known CVEs
Summary
IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Risk Assessment
An authenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially leading to full system and data compromise.
Recommendation
Apply security patches from IBM and monitor remote user accounts for unusual activity.
Original NVD description (English source)
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a heap-based buffer overflow.