CVE-2021-38955 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a local user with elevated privileges to cause a denial of service due to a file creation vulnerability in the audit commands. IBM X-Force ID: 211825.

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/211825VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6560236PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/211825VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6560236PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-38955?

CVE-2021-38955 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a local user with elevated privileges to cause a denial of service due to a file creation vulnerability in the audit commands. IBM X-Force ID: 211825.

How severe is CVE-2021-38955?

CVE-2021-38955 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-2021-38955?

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