Name: CVE-2026-19442: Untrusted Pointer Dereference
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-08-20T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-19442, CWE-822, CVSS 8.8, EPSS 0.00122

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 has a pointer validation flaw exists in the AIX Virtual SCSI (vSCSI) initiator driver. Successful exploitation may result in denial of service, privilege escalation, or full compromise of the client LPAR kernel.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 8.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Ibm Aix	—	Apply the fix or workaround for aix_vios_advisory	Aug 16, 2026	Aug 14, 2026

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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