CVE-2021-29795: Medium severity ibm powervm hypervisor firmware vulnerability
IBM PowerVM hypervisor could allow a local user to create a specially crafted sequence of hypervisor calls from a partition that could crash the system.
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IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW860, FW930, FW940, and FW950 could allow a local user to create a specially crafted sequence of hypervisor calls from a partition that could crash the system. IBM X-Force ID: 203557.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29795?
CVE-2021-29795 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29795?
To fix CVE-2021-29795, you should update your IBM PowerVM Hypervisor to the latest version provided by IBM.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-29795?
CVE-2021-29795 affects local users of IBM PowerVM Hypervisor versions FW860, FW930, FW940, and FW950.
What type of attack does CVE-2021-29795 allow?
CVE-2021-29795 allows a local user to potentially crash the system by executing a specially crafted sequence of hypervisor calls.
When was CVE-2021-29795 published?
CVE-2021-29795 was published on June 30, 2021.