CVE-2026-17009: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
AIX could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.
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 can exploit this issue?
A local attacker could exploit the NULL pointer dereference. The provided information does not indicate that remote access alone is sufficient.
2
What is the expected impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation could cause a denial of service.
3
Which products are identified as affected?
The affected software listed is IBM AIX and IBM PowerVM VIOS.