Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM AIX Kernel
CVE-2021-38989

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
ViOS
Aix
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 March 2022

What is CVE-2021-38989?

A vulnerability exists in the IBM AIX kernel that allows a non-privileged local user to exploit the system, potentially leading to a denial of service. This flaw impacts various AIX versions and VIOS, providing an avenue for users to disrupt system operations. It is crucial for users to be aware and take necessary precautions to secure their systems against potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

AIX 7.1

AIX 7.2

AIX 7.3

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6561277
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212951
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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