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CVE-2026-16897

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.4 EPSS 0.11%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-19 · Last synced 2026-09-18

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, along with IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, are susceptible to a local denial of service vulnerability caused by an out-of-bounds write. This flaw could be exploited by an authenticated user to disrupt system availability. Organizations using these IBM products should prioritize patching to mitigate potential service interruptions.

CVE
CVE-2026-16897
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.4
EPSS
0.11%

Original NVD Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds write.

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