CVE-2026-18870
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-18870 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW1120.00 through FW1120.01, FW1110.00 through FW1110.31, FW1060.00 through FW1060.81, and FW950.00 through FW950.H3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read..
Description
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW1120.00 through FW1120.01, FW1110.00 through FW1110.31, FW1060.00 through FW1060.81, and FW950.00 through FW950.H3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| IBM | PowerVM Hypervisor | >= FW1120.00, <= FW1120.01; >= FW1110.00, <= FW1110.31; >= FW1060.00, <= FW1060.81; >= FW950.00, <= FW950.H3 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-18870?
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW1120.00 through FW1120.01, FW1110.00 through FW1110.31, FW1060.00 through FW1060.81, and FW950.00 through FW950.H3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2026-18870?
CVE-2026-18870 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-18870?
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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