CVE-2026-16863: IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due t

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-16863 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting i. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-08-12
Last modified	2026-10-23

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-12 18:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-23 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm i UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.3 and <= 7.6

Fixed in: newer than 7.6

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy i || rpm -q i || i --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 7.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade i

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade i

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison i sudo apt install i=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3> sudo apt-mark hold i

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list i sudo dnf downgrade i-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3> sudo dnf versionlock add i

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · clementine · FIXED · 1.4.2-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-3e748ef4d3

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-16863?

i: upgrade to newer than 7.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-16863 being exploited?

CVE-2026-16863 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-16863 affect?

CVE-2026-16863 affects i. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.

How urgent is CVE-2026-16863?

Priority 37/100. High severity

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References

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