What is CVE-2026-16982?
CVE-2026-16982 is a vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 that could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) due to a heap buffer overflow. Applying the necessary patches is recommended for affected systems.
Azərbaycanca: CVE-2026-16982: IBM i əməliyyat sisteminin 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 və 7.6 versiyaları remote attacker tərəfindən heap buffer overflow səbəbindən denial of service (DoS) yaratmağa imkan verən zəiflikdir. Təsirə məruz qalan sistemlərdə yamaqların tətbiqi tövsiyə olunur.
Related CVEs
link basis: same weakness class CWE-119; shared vendor: IBM
FAQ2
Which versions of the IBM i operating system are affected by CVE-2026-16982?
This vulnerability affects IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6.
What is the primary cause of the CVE-2026-16982 vulnerability?
The vulnerability is caused by a heap buffer overflow.
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