Data Loss Vulnerability in IBM PowerVM Hypervisor Components
CVE-2025-0986

4.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Powervm Hypervisor
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 March 2025

Summary

A vulnerability exists in certain versions of IBM PowerVM Hypervisor that may allow a local user, particularly in specific Linux processor compatibility mode configurations, to potentially cause undetected data loss or errors during gzip compression operations utilizing hardware acceleration. This issue emphasizes the need for users to assess their system configurations and apply mitigations to safeguard data integrity during compression tasks.

Affected Version(s)

PowerVM Hypervisor FW1050.00

PowerVM Hypervisor FW1060.00

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7229349
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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