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CVE-2021-38960: Infoleak

First published: Tue Oct 26 2021(Updated: )

IBM OPENBMC could allow an unauthenticated user to obtain sensitive information.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTX) Firmware=op920
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTX) Firmware=op930
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTX) Firmware=op940
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTX)
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTH) Firmware=op920
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTH) Firmware=op930
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTH) Firmware=op940
IBM Power System AC922 (8335-GTH)
IBM Hardware Management Console 7063-CR2 Firmware=op940
IBM Power Hardware Management Console
openbmc-project OpenBMC<=OP920, OP930, OP940
IBM Hardware Management Console - Power Systems<=OP940

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-38960?

    CVE-2021-38960 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How does CVE-2021-38960 affect IBM OPENBMC?

    CVE-2021-38960 allows an unauthenticated user to access sensitive information within affected IBM OPENBMC versions OP920, OP930, and OP940.

  • What versions of IBM products are affected by CVE-2021-38960?

    CVE-2021-38960 affects IBM OPENBMC versions OP920, OP930, and OP940, along with HMC version OP940.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-38960?

    To mitigate CVE-2021-38960, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of IBM OPENBMC or apply available patches from IBM.

  • Is CVE-2021-38960 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-38960 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated users without requiring any credentials.

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