CVE-2021-29741: High severity ibm virtual i/o server (vios) vulnerability
Published Aug 2, 2021
·Updated
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a local user to exploit a vulnerability in Korn Shell (ksh) to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 201478.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM VIOS=3.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29741?
CVE-2021-29741 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows local users to gain root privileges on affected systems.
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How do I fix CVE-2021-29741?
To fix CVE-2021-29741, update your IBM AIX or VIOS systems to the latest version that patches this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-29741?
CVE-2021-29741 affects IBM AIX versions 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS version 3.1.
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Can CVE-2021-29741 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-29741 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local user access.
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Is there any workaround for CVE-2021-29741?
Currently, the recommended solution for CVE-2021-29741 is to apply the available updates to eliminate the vulnerability.