CVE-2026-16989: IBM AIX vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

AIX could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper resolution of symbolic links.

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 assessed for exposure?

Assess IBM AIX and IBM PowerVM VIOS systems, which are identified as affected software.

2

What level of access does an attacker need?

The issue is described as exploitable by a local attacker. The provided information does not identify any remote attack path.

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