CVE-2021-38989: 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: 212951.
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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-2021-38989?
CVE-2021-38989 is a vulnerability in IBM AIX and VIOS that could allow a non-privileged local user to cause a denial of service.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-38989?
IBM AIX versions 7.1.0 - 7.1.5.36, 7.2.0 - 7.2.4.4, 7.2.5.0 - 7.2.5.1, 7.2.5.100, and 7.3.0.0 are affected, as well as VIOS versions 3.1.1 - 3.1.1.60, 3.1.2 - 3.1.2.40, and 3.1.3 - 3.1.3.20.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38989?
The severity of CVE-2021-38989 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.2.
How can a non-privileged local user exploit CVE-2021-38989?
A non-privileged local user can exploit CVE-2021-38989 by exploiting a vulnerability in the AIX kernel.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-38989?
Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2021-38989. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.