CVE-2026-17138 — HIGH (8.1)

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

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-17138?

CVE-2026-17138 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 execute arbitrary code due to a stack-based buffer overflow.

How severe is CVE-2026-17138?

CVE-2026-17138 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-2026-17138?

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