CVE-2026-17118

CRITICAL CVSS 3.1: 9.8 EPSS 0.80%
Updated Aug 21, 2026
IBM
Parameter Value
CVSS 9.8 (CRITICAL)
Type CWE-416 (Use After Free)
Vendor IBM
Public PoC No

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 use-after-free vulnerability.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
None
No privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products

ibm:powervm vios ibm:aix