IBM-6490877: Ibm powervm hypervisor firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2021
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Updated

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor<=FW860
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor<=FW930
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor<=FW940
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor<=FW950

Event History

Aug 20, 2021
Advisory Published
12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of IBM-6490877?

The severity of IBM-6490877 is classified as high due to potential unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix IBM-6490877?

To fix IBM-6490877, apply the recommended software updates available from IBM for PowerVM Hypervisor.

3

What systems are affected by IBM-6490877?

IBM-6490877 affects certain versions of the IBM PowerVM Hypervisor.

4

When was IBM-6490877 published?

IBM-6490877 was published on August 20, 2021.

5

What changes were made to IBM-6490877 on September 20, 2021?

IBM-6490877 was modified on September 20, 2021, to provide additional guidance on mitigating the vulnerability.

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