CVE-2026-15078
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Remote TLS Certificate Validation Bypass in IBM AIX and PowerVM VIOS

Publication date: 2026-08-19

Last updated on: 2026-08-19

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 NIM could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to AIX systems due to improper validation of TLS certificates.

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Published
2026-08-19
Last Modified
2026-08-19
Generated
2026-08-19
AI Q&A
2026-08-19
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-15078
EUVD
EUVD-2026-62428

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm aix From 7.2 (inc)
ibm aix From 7.3 (inc)
ibm powervm_vios From 4.1 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-295 The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to IBM AIX systems due to improper validation of TLS certificates in the NIM component. It affects IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to AIX systems, potentially leading to data breaches, system compromise, or further network infiltration. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, potentially violating data protection requirements under GDPR or HIPAA, resulting in legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of compliance certifications.

Mitigation Strategies

Update IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 to the latest patches to ensure proper TLS certificate validation. Review and enforce strict TLS certificate validation policies on all affected systems.

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