CVE-2026-17142: IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
AIX could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper authentication.
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
Which IBM products should be assessed for exposure?
IBM AIX and IBM PowerVM VIOS are listed as affected software.
2
Does exploitation require local access?
No. The issue is described as allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands through improper authentication.