Buffer overflow in IBM Powervm Hypervisor

CVE-2026-96263

IBM Power Systems Firmware FW1120.00 through FW1120.01, FW1110.00 through FW1110.31, and FW1060.00 through FW1060.81 is affected by a vulnerability in the host firmware boot process image validation path. An attacker with service access to the service processor can supply a maliciously crafted code update image, allowing arbitrary code to be executed on the host system. Successful exploitation could result in a confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact to the affected host system.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-96263?
CVE-2026-96263 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Powervm Hypervisor, classified under Stack-based Buffer Overflow. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2026-10-12.
How severe is CVE-2026-96263?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.