CVE-2021-38994: Medium severity ibm aix vulnerability

Published Feb 23, 2022
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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: 213072.

Other sources

IBM AIX could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service.

IBM

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM AIX<=7.1
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM AIX<=7.3
IBM VIOS<=3.1
IBM VIOS=3.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2
IBM AIX=7.3

Event History

Feb 23, 2022
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Feb 24, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM AIX vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this IBM AIX vulnerability is CVE-2021-38994.

2

Which versions of IBM AIX and VIOS are affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects IBM AIX versions 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3, as well as VIOS version 3.1.

3

What is the severity rating for this vulnerability?

The severity rating for this vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 6.2.

4

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability allows a non-privileged local user to exploit the AIX kernel, causing a denial of service.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, IBM has released fixes for this vulnerability. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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