Local Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM AIX and VIOS
CVE-2021-38990

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Aix
ViOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2022

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the mount command within IBM AIX versions 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1, enabling a non-privileged local user to exploit this flaw. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized code execution, posing significant risks to system integrity and security. Users are urged to apply the necessary patches and follow security guidelines provided by IBM to mitigate this vulnerability effectively.

Affected Version(s)

AIX 7.1

AIX 7.2

VIOS 3.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6515496
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6538700
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212952
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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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