SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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CVE-2026-17122

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.56%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-20 · Last synced 2026-09-17

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 stack-based buffer overflow that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This critical vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.8, poses significant risks to system integrity and confidentiality. Organizations using these IBM products should prioritize immediate patching to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-17122
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.56%

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 a stack-based buffer overflow.

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