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CVE-2026-17138

HIGH · CVSS 8.1 EPSS 0.47%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-20 · Last synced 2026-09-18

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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 high-severity vulnerability poses a significant risk to system integrity and confidentiality. Organizations using these IBM products should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-17138
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.1
EPSS
0.47%

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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