CVE-2026-17083 IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in the Debug Server

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in the IBM i Debug Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-17083?

CVE-2026-17083 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm I, published on 12 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-17083?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm I.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17083?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-17083 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-2026-17083 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-17083 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm I vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jw9j-666x-7q6c.

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