CVE-2026-17122 Vulnerabilities in IBM AIX and PowerVM VIOS

Critical 9.8 Published 20 Aug 2026 Updated 25 Aug 2026

A stack-based buffer overflow in IBM AIX and PowerVM VIOS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-17122?

CVE-2026-17122 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 20 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a stack-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-17122?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Aix, Ibm Vios.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17122?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-17122 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-17122 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-17122 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Aix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7rpq-xcrw-jvfg.