Remote Code Execution in IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3, PowerVM VIOS 4.1 Due to Privilege Mismanagement
CVE-2026-17145

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-17145?

A security vulnerability in IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This issue stems from improper management of user privileges, allowing unauthorized actions that could compromise the integrity and confidentiality of the systems. Users are advised to review the vendor's advisory and apply available patches to mitigate this risk.

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:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
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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