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CVE-2026-16885

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.60%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-19 · 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 buffer overflow that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This critical vulnerability, rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale, poses a significant risk to systems running these platforms. Organizations utilizing these IBM products should prioritize immediate remediation to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-16885
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.60%

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 buffer overflow.

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