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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-38988

medium

6.2

21/2/2022

7/3/2022

17/9/2024

CVE-2021-38988

First published: Mon Feb 21 2022(Updated: )

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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM VIOS	>=3.1.1<3.1.1.60
IBM VIOS	>=3.1.2<3.1.2.40
IBM VIOS	>=3.1.3<3.1.3.20
IBM AIX	>=7.1.5.0<=7.1.5.32
IBM AIX	=7.2.4.0
IBM AIX	=7.2.5.0
IBM AIX	=7.3.0.0
	<=7.1
	<=7.2
	<=7.3
	<=3.1

Remedy

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6561281

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IBM-6561281

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.

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