CVE-2021-29706

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified

CVE-2021-29706 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM AIX 7.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the trace facility to expose sensitive information or cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 200663.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM AIX 7.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the trace facility to expose sensitive information or cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 200663.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.24%

14.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmAix7.1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29706?
IBM AIX 7.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the trace facility to expose sensitive information or cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 200663.
How severe is CVE-2021-29706?
CVE-2021-29706 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29706?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST