SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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CVE-2026-16901

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.29%

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

CyberRota Analysis

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IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, along with IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds write that could enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This high-severity vulnerability poses a significant risk to the integrity and confidentiality of systems running these versions. Organizations utilizing these IBM products should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-16901
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.29%

Original NVD Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an out-of-bounds write.

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