SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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CVE-2026-16851

HIGH · CVSS 7.4 EPSS 0.20%

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 a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service. Organizations using these specific IBM systems should prioritize patching to mitigate potential disruptions to their services.

CVE
CVE-2026-16851
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.4
EPSS
0.20%

Original NVD Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to a use-after-free.

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