TLS Certificate Validation Vulnerability in IBM AIX and PowerVM
CVE-2026-15078

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Aix
Powervm ViOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-15078?

A vulnerability present in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 allows remote attackers to exploit issues related to the improper validation of TLS certificates. This flaw may enable unauthorized access to AIX systems, posing a significant security risk. Users are recommended to apply available patches to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

AIX 7.2

AIX 7.3

PowerVM VIOS 4.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

CVE-2026-14970, CVE-2026-15061, CVE-2026-15078, CVE-2026-15065, CVE-2026-15068 were reported to IBM by Oneconsult AG (https://oneconsult.com/).
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