CVE-2026-18842: IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
AIX could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to an out-of-bounds write.
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 PowerVM VIOS included in the affected software?
Yes. The affected software list includes IBM PowerVM VIOS as well as IBM AIX.
2
Does exploitation require local access?
The issue is described as allowing a local attacker to gain elevated privileges. The provided data does not describe a remote exploitation path.
3
Are affected versions or configurations identified?
No affected version ranges, configuration prerequisites, or default-configuration status are provided.