IBM-6495879: Ibm powervm hypervisor firmware vulnerability

Published Sep 30, 2021
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor<=FW1010

Event History

Sep 30, 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-6495879?

The severity of IBM-6495879 is rated as medium.

2

How do I fix IBM-6495879?

To fix IBM-6495879, apply the latest security patch provided by IBM for the PowerVM Hypervisor.

3

What systems are affected by IBM-6495879?

IBM-6495879 affects versions of the IBM PowerVM Hypervisor prior to the latest security update.

4

What types of vulnerabilities are related to IBM-6495879?

IBM-6495879 relates to potential local privilege escalation vulnerabilities.

5

When was IBM-6495879 publicly disclosed?

IBM-6495879 was publicly disclosed on September 30, 2021.

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