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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2026-16872

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack-based buffer overflow.

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack-based buffer overflow.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmVios>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.0.50
IbmAix>= 7.2.5, <= 7.2.5.212

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16872?

CVE-2026-16872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack-based buffer overflow.

How severe is CVE-2026-16872?

CVE-2026-16872 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16872?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.