CVE-2025-0986: IBM PowerVM Hypervisor data manipulation
First published: Thu Mar 27 2025(Updated: )
IBM PowerVM could allow a local user, under certain Linux processor combability mode configurations, to cause undetected data loss or errors when performing gzip compression using HW acceleration.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| <=FW1050.00 - FW1050.30 | ||
| <=FW1060.00 - FW1060.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-0986?
CVE-2025-0986 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for undetected data loss.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0986?
To remediate CVE-2025-0986, you should update to the latest version of IBM PowerVM Hypervisor firmware that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of IBM PowerVM Hypervisor are affected by CVE-2025-0986?
CVE-2025-0986 affects IBM PowerVM Hypervisor versions FW1050.00 through FW1050.30 and FW1060.00 through FW1060.20.
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-0986?
Local users operating systems in certain Linux processor compatibility mode configurations on affected IBM PowerVM Hypervisor versions are impacted by CVE-2025-0986.
What is the main issue caused by CVE-2025-0986?
CVE-2025-0986 may lead to undetected data loss or errors during gzip compression when using hardware acceleration.
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