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HIGH · 7.9

CVE-2026-18716

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

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 or cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds read.

CVSS Score

7.9

HIGH

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-18716?

CVE-2026-18716 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.9 (HIGH). IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds read.

How severe is CVE-2026-18716?

CVE-2026-18716 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18716?

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