Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM AIX and PowerVM Products
CVE-2026-17024

7.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-17024?

A vulnerability present in IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, can be exploited by a remote attacker. This flaw arises from inadequate validation of digital certificates, allowing malicious actors to execute arbitrary code from a distance, potentially compromising the security and integrity of the affected systems.

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:
7.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
High
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
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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