CVE-2026-6794

Received Received - Intake

Double Free Memory Corruption in IBM Concert

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 3.0.0 has a double free vulnerability that exists due to incorrect memory management. A local attacker can exploit this flaw to corrupt heap memory and execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected process.

CVSS Scores

EPSS Scores

Probability:
Percentile:

Meta Information

Published

2026-09-23

Last Modified

2026-09-23

Generated

2026-09-24

AI Q&A

2026-09-24

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-6794

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	concert	From 1.0.0 (inc) to 3.0.0 (inc)

Helpful Resources

Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-415	The product calls free() twice on the same memory address.

Attack-Flow Graph

Executive Summary

IBM Concert versions 1.0.0 through 3.0.0 contain a double free vulnerability caused by incorrect memory management. This allows a local attacker to corrupt heap memory and execute arbitrary code within the context of the vulnerable process.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves a double free issue in IBM Concert versions 1.0.0 through 3.0.0. Detection requires checking installed versions of IBM Concert and monitoring for suspicious process behavior. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or unauthorized actions. The impact depends on the privileges of the affected process.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating confidentiality requirements in GDPR and HIPAA. Organizations using affected IBM Concert versions may face compliance violations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update IBM Concert to the latest version beyond 3.0.0 if available. If no patch exists, restrict local access to affected systems and monitor for unusual process activity. Disable or isolate the application if exploitation is suspected.

Hi! I’m here to help you understand CVE-2026-6794. Ask me anything about the vulnerability, its impact, or mitigation strategies.

0/70