CVE-2021-29861 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in EFS to expose sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 206085.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Vios	3.1.0
Ibm	Aix	7.1.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/206085VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516786Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/206085VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516786Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-29861?

CVE-2021-29861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in EFS to expose sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 206085.

How severe is CVE-2021-29861?

CVE-2021-29861 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-29861?

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