What is the severity of CVE-2021-3723?

CVE-2021-3723 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for command injection that could lead to remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2021-3723?

To fix CVE-2021-3723, update the firmware of the IBM System x 3550 M3 and IBM System x 3650 M3 servers to the latest version provided by IBM.

Can CVE-2021-3723 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-3723 can be exploited remotely through an authenticated SSH or Telnet session by an attacker.

What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-3723?

The potential impact of CVE-2021-3723 includes unauthorized execution of operating system commands, which may lead to data breaches or further system compromise.

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CVE-2021-3723

critical

CWE

78 77

12/11/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-3723: OS Command Injection

First published: Fri Nov 12 2021(Updated: )

A command injection vulnerability was reported in the Integrated Management Module (IMM) of legacy IBM System x 3550 M3 and IBM System x 3650 M3 servers that could allow the execution of operating system commands over an authenticated SSH or Telnet session.

Credit: psirt@lenovo.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Lenovo System X3550 M3 Firmware
Lenovo System X3550 M3 Firmware
Lenovo System X3650 M3 Firmware
Lenovo System X3650 M3 Firmware

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Reference Links

https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-66347

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3723?
CVE-2021-3723 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for command injection that could lead to remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3723?
To fix CVE-2021-3723, update the firmware of the IBM System x 3550 M3 and IBM System x 3650 M3 servers to the latest version provided by IBM.
What types of servers are affected by CVE-2021-3723?
CVE-2021-3723 affects the IBM System x 3550 M3 and IBM System x 3650 M3 servers with vulnerable firmware.
Can CVE-2021-3723 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-3723 can be exploited remotely through an authenticated SSH or Telnet session by an attacker.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2021-3723?
The potential impact of CVE-2021-3723 includes unauthorized execution of operating system commands, which may lead to data breaches or further system compromise.

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