CVE-2021-38988: Medium severity ibm aix vulnerability
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 212950.
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IBM AIX could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38988?
CVE-2021-38988 is a vulnerability in IBM AIX and VIOS that allows a non-privileged local user to cause a denial of service.
How does CVE-2021-38988 impact IBM AIX and VIOS?
CVE-2021-38988 can be exploited by a non-privileged local user to trigger a denial of service on affected systems running IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38988?
The severity of CVE-2021-38988 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 6.2.
How can I fix CVE-2021-38988?
To mitigate CVE-2021-38988, IBM recommends applying the necessary updates and patches provided by IBM AIX and VIOS.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38988?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-38988 on the IBM X-Force Exchange website and the IBM support pages.