CVE-2026-17078: IBM i is Affected By A Denial of Service Vulnerability in DRDA / DDM []

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to resource exhaustion.

Other sources

IBM i could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to resource exhaustion.

— IBM

Affected Software

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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Patch SJ10836
  2. Upgrade

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

    Patch SJ10837
  3. Upgrade

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

    Patch SJ10838
  4. Upgrade

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

    Patch SJ10839

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·08:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:26 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17078?

The severity of CVE-2026-17078 is rated as medium with a score of 5.3.

2

How does CVE-2026-17078 affect IBM i?

CVE-2026-17078 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to resource exhaustion on IBM i systems.

3

Which versions of IBM i are impacted by CVE-2026-17078?

IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 are impacted by CVE-2026-17078.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-17078?

CVE-2026-17078 is a denial of service vulnerability.

5

How can organizations mitigate CVE-2026-17078?

Organizations should apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM to mitigate CVE-2026-17078.

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