CVE-2021-29801 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the kernel to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 203977.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Vios	3.1
Ibm	Aix	7.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/203977VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6483875PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/203977VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6483875PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-29801?

CVE-2021-29801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the kernel to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 203977.

How severe is CVE-2021-29801?

CVE-2021-29801 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-29801?

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