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Advisory Published
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CVE-2021-38990

First published: Fri Jan 07 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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM VIOS=3.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2
<=7.1
<=7.2
<=3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-38990.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2021-38990?

    The severity level of CVE-2021-38990 is high.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • How can CVE-2021-38990 be fixed?

    To fix CVE-2021-38990, apply the necessary patches provided by IBM.

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