Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in IBM Hardware Management Console
CVE-2021-29707

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Power Hmc
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 July 2021

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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Affected Version(s)

Power HMC 9.1.910.0

Power HMC 9.2.950.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6473347
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200879
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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