What is CVE-2026-17024?

CVE-2026-17024 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Aix, classified under Improper Certificate Validation. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2026-08-20.

How severe is CVE-2026-17024?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.

Vulnerability in IBM Aix

CVE-2026-17024

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper certificate validation.

Vulnerability class: Improper Certificate Validation

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Ibm Aix — versions 7.2, 7.3
Ibm Powervm Vios — versions 4.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-295 — Improper Certificate Validation

References

psirt@us.ibm.com (vendor-advisory, patch)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-17024?: CVE-2026-17024 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Aix, classified under Improper Certificate Validation. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2026-08-20.
How severe is CVE-2026-17024?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.