CVE-2021-29861
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 EFS to expose sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 206085.
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 | |
| <=7.1 | ||
| <=7.2 | ||
| <=3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM AIX vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this IBM AIX vulnerability is CVE-2021-29861.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-29861?
The severity of CVE-2021-29861 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.2.
Which IBM AIX versions are affected by CVE-2021-29861?
IBM AIX versions 7.1 and 7.2 are affected by CVE-2021-29861.
Which IBM VIOS version is affected by CVE-2021-29861?
IBM VIOS version 3.1 is affected by CVE-2021-29861.
How can a non-privileged local user exploit this vulnerability?
A non-privileged local user can exploit this vulnerability in IBM AIX and VIOS to expose sensitive information.
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