CVE-2026-17029 IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in Java Secure Sockets Extension

High 8.8 Published Updated

A local attacker can execute arbitrary code on IBM i systems due to an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Java Secure Sockets Extension.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-17029?

CVE-2026-17029 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm I, published on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an out-of-bounds write.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-17029?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm I.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17029?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-17029 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-17029 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-17029 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm I vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wffc-v42m-c6j8.

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