CVE-2021-38990: High severity ibm aix vulnerability
Published Jan 7, 2022
·Updated
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the mount command which could lead to code execution. IBM X-Force ID: 212952.
Other sources
IBM AIX could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the mount command which could lead to code execution.
— IBM
Affected Software
6 affected components
IBM AIX<=7.1
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM VIOS<=3.1
IBM VIOS=3.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2
Event History
Jan 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-38990.
2
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-38990?
The severity level of CVE-2021-38990 is high.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-38990?
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 are affected by CVE-2021-38990.
4
Is a non-privileged local user able to exploit CVE-2021-38990?
Yes, a non-privileged local user is able to exploit CVE-2021-38990.
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How can CVE-2021-38990 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2021-38990, apply the necessary patches provided by IBM.