CVE-2021-38996
First published: Tue Mar 01 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: 213076.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM VIOS | =3.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.2 | |
| IBM AIX | =7.3 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.1 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.2 | |
| IBM AIX | <=7.3 | |
| IBM VIOS | <=3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-38996.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38996?
The severity of CVE-2021-38996 is medium, with a severity value of 6.2.
Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2021-38996?
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 are affected by CVE-2021-38996.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-38996?
CVE-2021-38996 allows a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service.
How can I fix CVE-2021-38996?
To fix CVE-2021-38996, apply the relevant security patches provided by IBM.
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