CVE-2026-17649: IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in NetServer

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 obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.

Other sources

IBM i could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.

— 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 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6Patch MJ10939
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.5Patch MJ10938
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4Patch MJ10937
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.3Patch MJ10936

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·08:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:41 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-2026-17649?

The severity of CVE-2026-17649 is medium with a score of 5.3.

2

What does CVE-2026-17649 affect?

CVE-2026-17649 affects IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3.

3

How does CVE-2026-17649 impact security?

CVE-2026-17649 allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.

4

Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-17649?

As of now, there are no specific details on a patch for CVE-2026-17649.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2026-17649?

Organizations using IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 are affected by CVE-2026-17649.

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