CVE-2026-17160: CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound in IBM AIX
CVE-2026-17160 is a critical integer overflow vulnerability in IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. This flaw occurs during size computation and could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code without requiring privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high severity with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
An integer overflow or wraparound (CWE-190) vulnerability exists in IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. The flaw arises during size computation, which can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is publicly known and assigned CVE-2026-17160 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No official remediation or patch information is currently available from IBM, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected IBM AIX systems and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with the highest severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM security advisories for updates. No vendor-provided mitigation or temporary workaround is currently documented.
CVE-2026-17160: CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound in IBM AIX
Description
CVE-2026-17160 is a critical integer overflow vulnerability in IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. This flaw occurs during size computation and could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code without requiring privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high severity with full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
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
An integer overflow or wraparound (CWE-190) vulnerability exists in IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. The flaw arises during size computation, which can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is publicly known and assigned CVE-2026-17160 with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No official remediation or patch information is currently available from IBM, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected IBM AIX systems and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with the highest severity rating.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, monitor IBM security advisories for updates. No vendor-provided mitigation or temporary workaround is currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T17:53:50.482Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a877ac5acd9273b493025b4
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 22:08:05 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 22:23:57 UTC
Last updated: 08/21/2026, 01:48:18 UTC
Views: 5
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