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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Network-reachable unauthenticated DoS with no scope change; impact limited entirely to availability with no confidentiality or integrity effect.
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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.
AnalysisAI
Out-of-bounds write in IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 enables remote unauthenticated attackers to crash affected systems by sending crafted network input, resulting in a denial of service. The CVSS 3.1 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N) indicates straightforward network-reachable exploitation with no privilege or user interaction required. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires network-level connectivity to a service or protocol handler running on IBM AIX 7.2 or 7.3, or IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | CVSS 7.5 High with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H signals unauthenticated, low-complexity network exploitation with full availability impact - a serious DoS posture on paper. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | The primary fix is a vendor-released patch available through IBM's support portal at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858; administrators should apply the applicable AIX 7.2, AIX 7.3, or PowerVM VIOS 4.1 fix packs as directed in that advisory. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, inventory all systems running IBM AIX 7.2, AIX 7.3, or PowerVM VIOS 4.1, and assess their exposure to untrusted networks. …
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Same weakness CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write
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EUVD-2026-63699
GHSA-64xf-296q-xgwf