CVE-2021-29693 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a local user that is in the with elevated group privileges to cause a denial of service due to a vulnerability in the lpd daemon. IBM X-Force ID: 200255.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Vios	3.1
Ibm	Aix	7.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200255VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6467129PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200255VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6467129PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-29693?

CVE-2021-29693 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a local user that is in the with elevated group privileges to cause a denial of service due to a vulnerability in the lpd daemon. IBM X-Force ID: 200255.

How severe is CVE-2021-29693?

CVE-2021-29693 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-29693?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.