CVE-2026-16824: IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
AIX could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to unbounded recursion.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM AIX<=7.3
IBM PowerVM VIOS<=4.1
Event History
Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The issue is described as remotely exploitable, so an attacker does not need local access. The provided information does not specify whether authentication or any particular network service is required.
2
Which IBM products should be reviewed for exposure?
IBM AIX and IBM PowerVM VIOS are listed as affected software. The provided information does not identify affected versions, configurations, or services.
3
What is the likely security impact?
The stated impact is denial of service caused by unbounded recursion. The provided information does not indicate confidentiality impact, privilege escalation, or code execution.