CVE-2026-16982
CVE-2026-16982 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Ibm I
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to a heap buffer overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-16982?
- IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to a heap buffer overflow.
- How severe is CVE-2026-16982?
- CVE-2026-16982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-16982 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-16982?
- CVE-2026-16982 primarily affects Ibm I. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-16982?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-16982 published?
- CVE-2026-16982 was published on 2026-08-13 and last updated on 2026-08-18.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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