CVE-2021-29693
First published: Fri Jun 25 2021(Updated: )
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a local user that is in the with elevated group privileges to cause a denial of service due to a vulnerability in the lpd daemon. IBM X-Force ID: 200255.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM VIOS | =3.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.2 | |
| <=7.1 | ||
| <=7.2 | ||
| <=3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM AIX vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this IBM AIX vulnerability is CVE-2021-29693.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29693?
The severity of CVE-2021-29693 is medium.
How can a local user exploit CVE-2021-29693 on IBM AIX?
A local user with elevated group privileges can exploit CVE-2021-29693 on IBM AIX to cause a denial of service.
Which versions of IBM AIX and IBM VIOS are affected by CVE-2021-29693?
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 are affected by CVE-2021-29693.
How can I fix CVE-2021-29693 on IBM AIX or IBM VIOS?
IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2021-29693. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.
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