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CVE-2026-18846

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 0.39%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-13 · Last synced 2026-08-14

CyberRota Analysis

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IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 are susceptible to a buffer overflow due to inadequate validation of client data, allowing remote attackers to send malformed requests. This vulnerability could lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition on the affected servers, disrupting availability. Organizations using these IBM i versions should prioritize remediation to protect against potential service interruptions.

CVE
CVE-2026-18846
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.39%

Original NVD Description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 s vulnerable to a buffer overflow from improperly validating client data. By sending malformed requests to one of the host servers, a remote attacker could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-server (DoS) for that server.