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CVE-2026-17009

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.7 EPSS 0.09%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-20 · 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 a denial of service attack stemming from a NULL pointer dereference that can be exploited by local attackers. This vulnerability could disrupt system availability, making it crucial for organizations using these IBM products to prioritize remediation efforts to maintain operational integrity.

CVE
CVE-2026-17009
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.7
EPSS
0.09%

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 a NULL pointer dereference.

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