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HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2026-17060

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and cause a denial of service due to a kernel heap over-read.

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and cause a denial of service due to a kernel heap over-read.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-17060?

CVE-2026-17060 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information and cause a denial of service due to a kernel heap over-read.

How severe is CVE-2026-17060?

CVE-2026-17060 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-17060?

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