CVE-2026-17024: CWE-295 Improper Certificate Validation in IBM AIX
CVE-2026-17024 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, caused by improper certificate validation. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems without user interaction. The vulnerability is related to CWE-295, indicating a failure in validating certificates properly. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from IBM.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17024) affects IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. It stems from improper certificate validation (CWE-295), which could be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.7, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality (low), integrity (high), and availability (high). The vulnerability is published and assigned by IBM but lacks an official remediation level or patch information at this time.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on affected IBM AIX and PowerVM VIOS systems. This could lead to significant integrity and availability impacts, including potential system compromise. Confidentiality impact is rated low. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction but has a high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by IBM at this time.
CVE-2026-17024: CWE-295 Improper Certificate Validation in IBM AIX
Description
CVE-2026-17024 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, caused by improper certificate validation. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems without user interaction. The vulnerability is related to CWE-295, indicating a failure in validating certificates properly. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from IBM.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.7high
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aix:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aix:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aix:7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervm_vios:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervm_vios:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17024) affects IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. It stems from improper certificate validation (CWE-295), which could be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.7, reflecting high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality (low), integrity (high), and availability (high). The vulnerability is published and assigned by IBM but lacks an official remediation level or patch information at this time.
Potential Impact
A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on affected IBM AIX and PowerVM VIOS systems. This could lead to significant integrity and availability impacts, including potential system compromise. Confidentiality impact is rated low. The vulnerability does not require privileges or user interaction but has a high attack complexity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by IBM at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T10:21:28.320Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a877785acd9273b492c5dff
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 21:54:13 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 22:53:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/20/2026, 23:52:14 UTC
Views: 2
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