SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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CVE-2026-17160

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.55%

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

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IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, along with IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, are vulnerable to a critical integer overflow flaw that enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running these platforms, making it imperative for organizations utilizing these IBM products to prioritize patching and mitigation efforts immediately.

CVE
CVE-2026-17160
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.55%

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 an integer overflow during size computation.

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