CVE-2021-29708 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0.1 could allow a local with access to the GUI pod container to obtain sensitive cryptographic keys that could allow them to elevate their privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 200883.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Scale	5.1.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200883VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6455629Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200883VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6455629Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-29708?

CVE-2021-29708 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). IBM Spectrum Scale 5.1.0.1 could allow a local with access to the GUI pod container to obtain sensitive cryptographic keys that could allow them to elevate their privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 200883.

How severe is CVE-2021-29708?

CVE-2021-29708 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-29708?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Scale.