CVE-2021-29708: Medium severity ibm spectrum scale vulnerability
IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0.1 could allow a local with access to the GUI pod container to obtain sensitive cryptographic keys that could allow them to elevate their privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 200883.
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IBM Spectrum Scale could allow a local with access to the GUI pod container to obtain sensitive cryptographic keys that could allow them to elevate their privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of IBM Spectrum Scale?
The vulnerability ID of IBM Spectrum Scale is CVE-2021-29708.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29708?
The severity of CVE-2021-29708 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.
What is the affected version of IBM Spectrum Scale?
The affected version of IBM Spectrum Scale is 5.1.0.1.
How can a local with access to the GUI pod container exploit this vulnerability?
A local with access to the GUI pod container can exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive cryptographic keys and elevate their privileges.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-29708?
IBM has provided a security patch for IBM Spectrum Scale to address CVE-2021-29708. Please refer to the IBM support page (link provided in the references) for more information.