CVE-2026-17074: IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in DRDA / DDM

Published Aug 12, 2026
·
Updated

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper privilege management.

Other sources

IBM i could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper privilege management.

IBM

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM i<=7.6
IBM i<=7.5
IBM i<=7.4
IBM i<=7.3
IBM i=7.3
IBM i=7.4
IBM i=7.5
IBM i=7.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i 7.6 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6Patch SJ10848
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i 7.5 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.5Patch SJ10849
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i 7.4 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4Patch SJ10850
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i 7.3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.3Patch SJ10851

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:25 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17074?

The severity of CVE-2026-17074 is rated as low with a score of 3.1.

2

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-17074?

CVE-2026-17074 affects IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3.

3

How can I mitigate CVE-2026-17074?

To mitigate CVE-2026-17074, ensure proper privilege management and apply any relevant security patches from IBM.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2026-17074?

A remote authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2026-17074 by bypassing security restrictions due to improper privilege management.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2026-17074?

CVE-2026-17074 involves improper privilege management that could allow an attacker to bypass security restrictions.

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