CVE-2026-16890: Integer Overflow
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
AIX could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service due to an integer overflow.
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
Who is able to exploit this issue?
The issue is described as exploitable by a local attacker. Remote exploitation is not indicated by the available information.
2
What impact could successful exploitation have?
A successful exploit could allow access to sensitive information or cause a denial of service. The reported cause is an integer overflow.
3
Which products are identified as affected?
The affected software listed is IBM AIX and IBM PowerVM VIOS.