CVE-2026-16706: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in IBM AIX
CVE-2026-16706 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. It involves an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) that could be exploited remotely to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but can disrupt availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch information is provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 that could be triggered remotely to cause a denial of service condition. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.5, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
An attacker could remotely cause a denial of service by triggering an out-of-bounds write, leading to potential system crashes or instability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
CVE-2026-16706: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in IBM AIX
Description
CVE-2026-16706 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. It involves an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) that could be exploited remotely to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or integrity but can disrupt availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch information is provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
IBM
AIX
IBM
PowerVM VIOS
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 that could be triggered remotely to cause a denial of service condition. The CVSS v3.1 score is 7.5, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
An attacker could remotely cause a denial of service by triggering an out-of-bounds write, leading to potential system crashes or instability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-23T01:47:38.657Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a85c706acd9273b493b2ff2
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 15:08:54 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 08:19:03 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 02:46:03 UTC
Views: 41
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