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AIX : Multiple Vulnerabilities (IJ59563)

🗓️ 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00Reported by TenableType 
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AIX 7.2/7.3 multiple stack buffer overflow and use-after-free enabling code execution and DoS.

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#%NASL_MIN_LEVEL 80900
##
# (C) Tenable, Inc.
##

include('compat.inc');

if (description)
{
  script_id(338724);
  script_version("1.1");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2026/08/21");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2025-12817",
    "CVE-2025-12818",
    "CVE-2025-15649",
    "CVE-2026-2003",
    "CVE-2026-2004",
    "CVE-2026-2005",
    "CVE-2026-2006",
    "CVE-2026-6472",
    "CVE-2026-6473",
    "CVE-2026-6474",
    "CVE-2026-6475",
    "CVE-2026-6477",
    "CVE-2026-6478",
    "CVE-2026-6637",
    "CVE-2026-8368",
    "CVE-2026-8400",
    "CVE-2026-8829",
    "CVE-2026-12087",
    "CVE-2026-14970",
    "CVE-2026-15061",
    "CVE-2026-15065",
    "CVE-2026-15068",
    "CVE-2026-15078",
    "CVE-2026-16243",
    "CVE-2026-16439",
    "CVE-2026-16441",
    "CVE-2026-16656",
    "CVE-2026-16686",
    "CVE-2026-16690",
    "CVE-2026-16703",
    "CVE-2026-16706",
    "CVE-2026-16814",
    "CVE-2026-16816",
    "CVE-2026-16818",
    "CVE-2026-16819",
    "CVE-2026-16821",
    "CVE-2026-16822",
    "CVE-2026-16824",
    "CVE-2026-16825",
    "CVE-2026-16827",
    "CVE-2026-16829",
    "CVE-2026-16831",
    "CVE-2026-16833",
    "CVE-2026-16834",
    "CVE-2026-16836",
    "CVE-2026-16837",
    "CVE-2026-16838",
    "CVE-2026-16839",
    "CVE-2026-16840",
    "CVE-2026-16841",
    "CVE-2026-16842",
    "CVE-2026-16844",
    "CVE-2026-16845",
    "CVE-2026-16846",
    "CVE-2026-16847",
    "CVE-2026-16848",
    "CVE-2026-16849",
    "CVE-2026-16850",
    "CVE-2026-16855",
    "CVE-2026-16857",
    "CVE-2026-16862",
    "CVE-2026-16864",
    "CVE-2026-16865",
    "CVE-2026-16866",
    "CVE-2026-16869",
    "CVE-2026-16872",
    "CVE-2026-16873",
    "CVE-2026-16874",
    "CVE-2026-16875",
    "CVE-2026-16877",
    "CVE-2026-16882",
    "CVE-2026-16883",
    "CVE-2026-16885",
    "CVE-2026-16886",
    "CVE-2026-16888",
    "CVE-2026-16890",
    "CVE-2026-16891",
    "CVE-2026-16894",
    "CVE-2026-16897",
    "CVE-2026-16901",
    "CVE-2026-16903",
    "CVE-2026-16909",
    "CVE-2026-16911",
    "CVE-2026-16913",
    "CVE-2026-16914",
    "CVE-2026-16917",
    "CVE-2026-16919",
    "CVE-2026-16922",
    "CVE-2026-16923",
    "CVE-2026-16924",
    "CVE-2026-16925",
    "CVE-2026-16926",
    "CVE-2026-16927",
    "CVE-2026-16928",
    "CVE-2026-16932",
    "CVE-2026-16934",
    "CVE-2026-16935",
    "CVE-2026-16936",
    "CVE-2026-16937",
    "CVE-2026-16943",
    "CVE-2026-16944",
    "CVE-2026-16945",
    "CVE-2026-16946",
    "CVE-2026-16958",
    "CVE-2026-16964",
    "CVE-2026-16972",
    "CVE-2026-16973",
    "CVE-2026-16980",
    "CVE-2026-16989",
    "CVE-2026-16991",
    "CVE-2026-16996",
    "CVE-2026-16997",
    "CVE-2026-17000",
    "CVE-2026-17003",
    "CVE-2026-17006",
    "CVE-2026-17007",
    "CVE-2026-17009",
    "CVE-2026-17024",
    "CVE-2026-17040",
    "CVE-2026-17060",
    "CVE-2026-17118",
    "CVE-2026-17120",
    "CVE-2026-17121",
    "CVE-2026-17122",
    "CVE-2026-17124",
    "CVE-2026-17136",
    "CVE-2026-17138",
    "CVE-2026-17141",
    "CVE-2026-17142",
    "CVE-2026-17145",
    "CVE-2026-17152",
    "CVE-2026-17157",
    "CVE-2026-17159",
    "CVE-2026-17160",
    "CVE-2026-17163",
    "CVE-2026-17165",
    "CVE-2026-17168",
    "CVE-2026-17170",
    "CVE-2026-17171",
    "CVE-2026-17195",
    "CVE-2026-17422",
    "CVE-2026-17423",
    "CVE-2026-17424",
    "CVE-2026-17425",
    "CVE-2026-17436",
    "CVE-2026-18670",
    "CVE-2026-18716",
    "CVE-2026-18822",
    "CVE-2026-18824",
    "CVE-2026-18828",
    "CVE-2026-18832",
    "CVE-2026-18835",
    "CVE-2026-18840",
    "CVE-2026-18842",
    "CVE-2026-19442",
    "CVE-2026-19446",
    "CVE-2026-19448",
    "CVE-2026-19449",
    "CVE-2026-19653",
    "CVE-2026-19783",
    "CVE-2026-22007",
    "CVE-2026-22013",
    "CVE-2026-22016",
    "CVE-2026-22018",
    "CVE-2026-22021",
    "CVE-2026-34268",
    "CVE-2026-41254",
    "CVE-2026-46968",
    "CVE-2026-47010",
    "CVE-2026-47021",
    "CVE-2026-47027",
    "CVE-2026-47057",
    "CVE-2026-47058",
    "CVE-2026-47059",
    "CVE-2026-47063",
    "CVE-2026-48959",
    "CVE-2026-48962",
    "CVE-2026-59995",
    "CVE-2026-59996",
    "CVE-2026-59997",
    "CVE-2026-59999",
    "CVE-2026-60000",
    "CVE-2026-60001",
    "CVE-2026-60002",
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  script_name(english:"AIX : Multiple Vulnerabilities (IJ59563)");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote AIX host is missing a security patch.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of AIX installed on the remote host is prior to APAR IJ59563. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
vulnerabilities as referenced in the IJ59563 advisory.

  - IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, and 9.0 and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty Continuous
    delivery has a flaw in the ORB component in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, may allow a malicious IIOP
    server to induce loading and instantation of arbitrary classes. (CVE-2026-8400)

  - 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 a stack-based buffer overflow. (CVE-2026-18828)

  - IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due
    to a stack-based buffer overflow. (CVE-2026-16872, CVE-2026-17122, CVE-2026-17138)

  - IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due
    to a stack buffer overflow. (CVE-2026-16841, CVE-2026-16862, CVE-2026-16864, CVE-2026-16885,
    CVE-2026-16894, CVE-2026-16913, CVE-2026-17157)

  - IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due
    to a use-after-free vulnerability. (CVE-2026-17118)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version
number.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/apar/IJ59563");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Please apply the appropriate interim fix per APAR IJ59563.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:POC/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss4_vector", value:"CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:L/SI:H/SA:N");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss4_threat_vector", value:"CVSS:4.0/E:P");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2026-8400");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss4_score_source", value:"CVE-2026-16441");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2025/11/13");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2026/08/15");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2026/08/21");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"generated_plugin", value:"current");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"AIX Local Security Checks");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2026 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("ssh_get_info.nasl");
  script_require_keys("Host/AIX/lslpp", "Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/AIX/version");

  exit(0);
}

include('aix.inc');

if ( ! get_kb_item('Host/local_checks_enabled') ) audit(AUDIT_LOCAL_CHECKS_NOT_ENABLED);
if ( ! get_kb_item('Host/AIX/version') ) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "AIX");
if ( ! get_kb_item('Host/AIX/lslpp') ) audit(AUDIT_PACKAGE_LIST_MISSING);

if ( get_kb_item('Host/AIX/emgr_failure') ) exit(0, 'This iFix check is disabled because : ' + get_kb_item('Host/AIX/emgr_failure') );

var constraints = [
    {'release': '4.1', 'ml': '02', 'sp': '00', 'patch': 'IJ59563', 'package': 'bos.mp64', 'minfilesetver': '7.3.4.0', 'maxfilesetver': '7.3.4.1'},
    {'release': '7.3', 'ml': '04', 'sp': '00', 'patch': 'IJ59563', 'package': 'bos.mp64', 'minfilesetver': '7.3.4.0', 'maxfilesetver': '7.3.4.1'}
];

var flag = 0;
foreach var constraint (constraints) {
    var release = constraint['release'];
    var ml = constraint['ml'];
    var sp = constraint['sp'];
    var patch = constraint['patch'];
    var package = constraint['package'];
    var minfilesetver = constraint['minfilesetver'];
    var maxfilesetver = constraint['maxfilesetver'];
    if(aix_check_ifix(release: release, ml: ml, sp: sp, patch: patch, package: package, minfilesetver: minfilesetver, maxfilesetver: maxfilesetver) < 0) flag++;
}

if (flag)
{
  security_report_v4(
      port       : 0,
      severity   : SECURITY_HOLE,
      extra      : aix_report_get()
  );
  exit(0);
}
else audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, "affected - AIX");

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21 Aug 2026 00:00Current
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