CVE-2026-16914 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Q: What is CVE-2026-16914?

CVE-2026-16914 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an out-of-bounds write.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-16914?

CVE-2026-16914 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16914?

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

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an out-of-bounds write.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Vios	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.0.50
Ibm	Aix	>= 7.2.5, <= 7.2.5.212

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16914?

CVE-2026-16914 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an out-of-bounds write.

How severe is CVE-2026-16914?

CVE-2026-16914 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16914?

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