CVE-2021-29860
First published: Wed Nov 17 2021(Updated: )
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the libc.a library to expose sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 206084.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM VIOS | =3.1.0 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.1.0 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.2.0 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.1 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.2 | |
| IBM VIOS | <=3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29860?
The severity of CVE-2021-29860 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 6.2.
How can a non-privileged local user exploit CVE-2021-29860?
A non-privileged local user can exploit CVE-2021-29860 by targeting a vulnerability in the libc.a library to expose sensitive information.
Which versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2021-29860?
IBM AIX versions 7.1 and 7.2 are affected by CVE-2021-29860.
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