What is CVE-2021-29667?

CVE-2021-29667 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Scale which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

How severe is CVE-2021-29667?

CVE-2021-29667 has a severity score of 7.8 out of 10.

How does CVE-2021-29667 affect IBM Spectrum Scale?

CVE-2021-29667 affects IBM Spectrum Scale versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.6 and 5.1.0 through 5.1.0.2.

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-29667?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-29667 by manipulating CSV files to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

Is Linux Linux kernel affected by CVE-2021-29667?

No, Linux Linux kernel is not affected by CVE-2021-29667.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-29667

high

7.8

CWE

1236

20/4/2021

27/4/2021

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-29667

First published: Tue Apr 20 2021(Updated: )

IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.6 and 5.1.0 through 5.1.0.2 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 199403.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Spectrum Scale	>=5.0.0<=5.0.5.6
IBM Spectrum Scale	>=5.1.0<=5.1.0.2
Linux Linux kernel
	<=5.0.0 - 5.0.5.6
	<=5.1.0 - 5.1.0.2

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6447107

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IBM-6447107

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29667?
CVE-2021-29667 is a vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Scale which allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
How severe is CVE-2021-29667?
CVE-2021-29667 has a severity score of 7.8 out of 10.
How does CVE-2021-29667 affect IBM Spectrum Scale?
CVE-2021-29667 affects IBM Spectrum Scale versions 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.6 and 5.1.0 through 5.1.0.2.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-29667?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-29667 by manipulating CSV files to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Is Linux Linux kernel affected by CVE-2021-29667?
No, Linux Linux kernel is not affected by CVE-2021-29667.

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