CVE-2026-18250
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Race Condition in IBM i Allows Information Disclosure

Publication date: 2026-08-12

Last updated on: 2026-08-12

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and bypass security restrictions due to a race condition.

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Published
2026-08-12
Last Modified
2026-08-12
Generated
2026-08-13
AI Q&A
2026-08-12
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-18250
EUVD
EUVD-2026-57360

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm i 7.6
ibm i 7.5
ibm i 7.4
ibm i 7.3

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CWE ID Description
CWE-362 The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a race condition in IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit it to gain access to sensitive information and bypass security restrictions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could obtain sensitive data or bypass security controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access to systems or information. The impact includes confidentiality, integrity, and availability risks.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access, violating compliance requirements for data protection such as GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations may face penalties or legal consequences due to compromised data security.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM i PTFs or updates provided by IBM to address the race condition. Ensure all IBM i systems are updated to versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, or 7.3 as applicable. Monitor IBM i security advisories for patches.

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