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CVE-2026-16917

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.80%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-19 · Last synced 2026-08-24

CyberRota Analysis

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IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, along with IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, are vulnerable to a critical integer overflow that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running these platforms, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control. Organizations utilizing these IBM products should prioritize immediate remediation to mitigate the threat.

CVE
CVE-2026-16917
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.80%

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 integer overflow.

Related CVEs

Other vulnerabilities affecting the same vendor(s)

CVE-2026-16919 CRITICAL CVE-2026-16914 MEDIUM CVE-2026-16913 CRITICAL CVE-2026-16911 HIGH CVE-2026-16909 HIGH CVE-2026-16903 CRITICAL