Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM AIX Kernel

CVE-2021-38988

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the IBM AIX kernel that could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit the system to trigger a denial of service. This may result in system instability or unavailability, impacting operations for affected versions of IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1. It is crucial for administrators to apply security updates promptly to mitigate potential risks.

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