CVE-2026-16958
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2026-16958 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds write.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds write.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Vios | >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.0.50 |
| Ibm | Vios | >= 4.1.1.0, < 4.1.1.30 |
| Ibm | Vios | >= 4.1.2.0, < 4.1.2.20 |
| Ibm | Aix | >= 7.2.5, <= 7.2.5.212 |
| Ibm | Aix | >= 7.3.2, <= 7.3.2.5 |
| Ibm | Aix | >= 7.3.3, <= 7.3.3.2 |
| Ibm | Aix | >= 7.3.4, <= 7.3.4.1 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-16958?
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds write.
How severe is CVE-2026-16958?
CVE-2026-16958 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16958?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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