CVE-2021-29727: Medium severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Aug 26, 2021
·Updated
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 201106.
Other sources
IBM AIX could allow a local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
6 affected components
IBM AIX<=7.1
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM VIOS<=3.1
IBM VIOS=3.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29727?
CVE-2021-29727 is a vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service when exploited by a local user.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-29727?
To fix CVE-2021-29727, users should update their AIX or VIOS systems to the latest available versions provided by IBM.
3
What versions are affected by CVE-2021-29727?
CVE-2021-29727 affects IBM AIX versions 7.1, 7.2 and VIOS version 3.1.
4
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2021-29727?
Local users on systems running affected versions of IBM AIX or VIOS are vulnerable to CVE-2021-29727.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-29727?
CVE-2021-29727 is classified as a local denial of service vulnerability in the AIX kernel.