CVE-2026-16964: IBM AIX vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

AIX could allow a remote attacker to intercept messages and forge replies due to the exposure of sensitive information.

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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which systems should be included in triage?

IBM AIX and IBM PowerVM VIOS are identified as affected software. No affected versions are provided in the available data.

2

Does an attacker need local access to exploit this issue?

No. The issue is described as allowing a remote attacker to intercept messages and forge replies.

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