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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2026-16853

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.

Vulnerability Description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmI7.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16853?

CVE-2026-16853 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.

How severe is CVE-2026-16853?

CVE-2026-16853 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16853?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm I.