Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in IBM Hardware Management Console

CVE-2021-29707

What is CVE-2021-29707?

The IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) versions V9.1.910.0 and V9.2.950.0 contain a vulnerability that allows a local user to escalate their privileges, gaining unauthorized root access on a restricted shell. This can lead to significant security risks if exploited, as it enables the user to perform actions that should be restricted within the system.

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