CVE-2026-17141: Buffer Overflow

Q: Which systems should be checked during triage?

The affected software list includes IBM AIX and IBM PowerVM VIOS.

Q: What attacker access is documented as necessary?

The available information identifies the attacker as remote. It does not specify whether authentication, a particular network service, or a non-default configuration is required.

Q: Are patch versions or temporary mitigations provided?

The supplied information does not include fixed versions, patch identifiers, or workarounds. The IBM support reference is the only remediation-related resource provided.

Published Aug 15, 2026

Updated

AIX could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a buffer 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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

IBM-7283858

Frequently Asked Questions

Which systems should be checked during triage?

The affected software list includes IBM AIX and IBM PowerVM VIOS.

What attacker access is documented as necessary?

The available information identifies the attacker as remote. It does not specify whether authentication, a particular network service, or a non-default configuration is required.

Are patch versions or temporary mitigations provided?