CVE-2026-17422: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
AIX could allow a local 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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Is IBM PowerVM VIOS in scope as well as IBM AIX?
Yes. The affected software list includes both IBM AIX and IBM PowerVM VIOS.
2
Does the available information indicate a remote attack vector?
No. The vulnerability is described as allowing a local attacker to execute arbitrary code; no remote attack vector is provided.