CVE-2026-16914: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in IBM AIX
CVE-2026-16914 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in IBM AIX versions 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. This flaw could allow a local attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, indicating a medium severity level. No public exploits are known, and no vendor patch information is provided in the input data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-16914) involves an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. A local attacker with high privileges could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the input data.
CVE-2026-16914: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in IBM AIX
Description
CVE-2026-16914 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in IBM AIX versions 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. This flaw could allow a local attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, indicating a medium severity level. No public exploits are known, and no vendor patch information is provided in the input data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
IBM
AIX
IBM
PowerVM VIOS
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-16914) involves an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. A local attacker with high privileges could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker with high privileges to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the input data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T06:39:54.180Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a860d1aacd9273b498f9c4e
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 20:07:54 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 07:33:55 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 10:05:08 UTC
Views: 63
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