CVE-2026-16825 — MEDIUM (4.2)

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds write.

CVSS Score

4.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16825?

CVE-2026-16825 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds write.

How severe is CVE-2026-16825?

CVE-2026-16825 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16825?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.