CVE-2021-38923 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW1010 could allow a privileged user to gain access to another VM due to assigning duplicate WWPNs. IBM X-Force ID: 210162.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Powervm Hypervisor Firmware	1010
Ibm	Powervm Hypervisor	-

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210162VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6495879Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210162VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6495879Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-38923?

CVE-2021-38923 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW1010 could allow a privileged user to gain access to another VM due to assigning duplicate WWPNs. IBM X-Force ID: 210162.

How severe is CVE-2021-38923?

CVE-2021-38923 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38923?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Powervm Hypervisor Firmware, Ibm Powervm Hypervisor.