Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability in IBM AIX and VIOS Products

CVE-2021-29860

What is CVE-2021-29860?

IBM AIX versions 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 contain a vulnerability in the libc.a library that could enable a non-privileged local user to access sensitive information stored in the system. This flaw poses a risk by allowing unauthorized disclosure of confidential data, which could be leveraged for further attacks. It is essential for users and administrators of affected systems to assess their security posture and apply appropriate mitigations.

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