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MEDIUM IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2025-36398

IBM System Storage DS8A00 and DS8900F are vulnerable to an externally controlled filename issue, potentially allowing an authenticated user to read or modify another user's command history. This vulnerability affects specific versions of these systems, requiring authentication and having limited scope. System administrators and security teams should review and address the vulnerability, focusing on verify [truncated]

MEDIUM IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-4936

IBM PowerVM Hypervisor Platform KeyStore (PKS) and virtual TPM FW1110.00 through FW1110.20, FW1060.00 through FW1060.71, and FW950.00 through FW950.H2 use persistent storage key seeds that result in an AES key with reduced strength. An attacker with access to the service processor or HMC could exploit this weakness to derive the encryption key and access the data.

MEDIUM IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-18849

IBM OpenBMC FW1060.00 through FW1060.80 is affected by a vulnerability in the BMC firmware update process. An attacker with authenticated administrator-level access to the BMC can, under specific conditions, execute arbitrary code, resulting in a confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. This vulnerability has been identified in the BMC firmware update process, which requires defenders to focus [truncated]

MEDIUM IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-17015

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 are affected by CVE-2026-17015, an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. This could allow a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service and obtain sensitive information. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T21:16:54.143Z and has not been modified since then. Administrators and users should review the official CVE Program record and NIST NVD detail page for fur [truncated]

MEDIUM IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-14514

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T21:16:53.883Z and has not been modified since then. CVE-2026-14514 is a denial of service vulnerability in IBM Reliable Scalable Cluster Technology (RSCT) 3.0 due to improper input validation. A remote attacker could send a specially crafted request to cause the issue. The vulnerability affects R [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-18871

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T20:17:13.763Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. The vulnerability affects IBM PowerVM Hypervisor versions FW1120.00, FW1110.00 through FW1110.30, and FW1060.00 through FW1060.80. An attacker with authenticated service-level access can write specially craft [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-18821

IBM PowerVM Hypervisor administrators and users, particularly those responsible for network boot processes, vulnerability management, and security teams, should review and apply patches to prevent code execution during network boot. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T20:17:13.603Z and has not been modified since then. A vulnerability in partition firmware during network boot allows an unauthentica [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-17414

IBM PowerVM Hypervisor is affected by a vulnerability in partition firmware during network boot. An unauthenticated attacker with access to the same network as a partition performing a network boot can prevent that partition from completing its boot sequence. On partitions where OS secure boot is not enabled, which is the default configuration, the attacker can also substitute the boot image, compromising [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-17097

IBM PowerVM Hypervisor is affected by a vulnerability in the PowerVM hypervisor call interface. An attacker with root access to a guest partition can issue a specially crafted hypervisor call causing a virtual processor to become permanently unresponsive, requiring a full platform re-IPL to restore normal operation. In some cases this may also cause the guest to inject a small amount of data into hypervis [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-17091

IBM PowerVM Hypervisor is affected by a vulnerability in the PowerVM hypervisor call interface. An attacker with root access to a guest partition can issue a specially crafted hypervisor call to inject an arbitrary amount of data into hypervisor or partition memory, resulting in either a crash causing a full platform re-IPL and terminating all hosted partitions, or corruption of hypervisor or partition memory.

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-17063

IBM Power Systems Firmware versions FW1120.00, FW1110.00 through FW1110.30, and FW1060.00 through FW1060.80 are affected by a vulnerability in the interface between the BMC/FSP and the host system. This vulnerability allows an attacker with service account or root access to the BMC/FSP to access and disrupt host processor state, potentially affecting the managed system and all hosted partitions. The impac [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-17042

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T20:17:12.127Z and has not been modified since then. The vulnerability affects IBM Power Systems Firmware versions FW950.00 through FW950.H2 and OP940.00 through OP940.81. An attacker with root access to a guest partition on an OpenPOWER system can write a specially crafted NVRAM image, causing th [truncated]

MEDIUM IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-17028

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T20:17:11.973Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. IBM PowerVM Hypervisor administrators, system owners, and network administrators responsible for managing and securing IBM Power Systems should be aware of this vulnerability. They should assess their environ [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16933

The CVE-2026-16933 vulnerability affects IBM Power Systems Firmware, specifically versions FW1120.00, FW1110.00 through FW1110.30, FW1060.00 through FW1060.80, FW950.00 through FW950.H2, OP940.00 through OP940.a1 (Power9), and OP940.00 through OP940.81 (Power HMC). This vulnerability is in the interface between the BMC/FSP and the host system, allowing an attacker with service account or root access to th [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16875

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 are vulnerable to shell metacharacter injection, allowing local attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability exists due to improper handling of shell metacharacters. System administrators and security teams should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate the risk. They should conduct thorough inventory checks to identif [truncated]

CRITICAL IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16872

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T20:17:08.300Z and has not been modified since then. CVE-2026-16872 is a critical vulnerability in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, caused by a stack-based buffer overflow. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, with a CVSS score of 9.8. The vulnerability [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16869

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improperly scrubbed environment variables. This vulnerability exists in the operating system and could be exploited by a local attacker with access to the affected systems. System administrators and security teams should review system configurations, monitor logs, and apply patches or updates provided b [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16865

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 are vulnerable to a remote code execution attack due to command injection. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to significant security breaches and data losses. System administrators and security teams should be aware of this vulnerability and take immediate action to mitigate the risk. They should review syst [truncated]

CRITICAL IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16864

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T20:17:07.653Z and has not been modified since then. This critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-16864, exists in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to a stack buffer overflow. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and is c [truncated]

CRITICAL IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16862

A stack buffer overflow vulnerability was reported in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This type of vulnerability typically allows attackers to overwrite stack memory, potentially leading to code execution or system crashes. Affected product deployments need to be identified and patched. The vulnerability has a critical CVSS score o [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16857

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to manipulate network traffic and DNS configuration due to improper authentication. This vulnerability exists in the authentication mechanism of the affected systems, potentially allowing attackers to intercept and alter network communications. System administrators should review the configuration and apply patches as necessary.

MEDIUM IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16855

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T20:17:07.170Z and has not been modified since then. CVE-2026-16855 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 that could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service due to a heap buffer overflow. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 and is classif [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16852

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 are vulnerable to a denial of service attack due to an integer overflow. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. System administrators and security teams should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary actions to mitigate the risk. They should review system configurations, verify affected scope, and plan vendor-supported [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16851

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T20:17:06.807Z and has not been modified since then. The vulnerability is a use-after-free issue in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, which could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. It has a CVSS score of 7.4 and is considered HIGH severity. System administrators and se [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16850

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 are vulnerable to command injection via crafted Router Advertisements, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a high severity vulnerability. System administrators and security teams should take immediate action to mitigate the risk. They should inventory and verify affected systems, apply v [truncated]

MEDIUM IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16849

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T20:17:06.457Z and has not been modified since then. CVE-2026-16849 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. The vulnerability is due to an improper check for an array index boundary, which could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. T [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16848

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of shell metacharacters in DHCP options. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T20:17:06.297Z and has not been modified since then. System administrators and security teams responsible for IBM AIX and PowerVM VIOS systems should be aware of this vulnerability and tak [truncated]

HIGH IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16847

IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 systems are vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-16847, has a CVSS score of 8.8 and is classified as HIGH severity. Affected system administrators and security teams should prioritize patching or mitigating this vulnerability to prevent potential exploitation. The CVE re [truncated]

MEDIUM IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16846

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T20:17:05.987Z and has not been modified since then. CVE-2026-16846 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and a CVSS severi [truncated]

CRITICAL IBM CVE published 2026-08-19

CVE-2026-16845

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-19T20:17:05.833Z and has not been modified since then. This critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-16845, exists in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to a heap buffer overflow. Organizations should prioritize patching due to th [truncated]