CVE-2021-29707

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified

CVE-2021-29707 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM HMC (Hardware Management Console) V9.1.910.0 and V9.2.950.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to root access on a restricted shell. IBM X-Force ID: 200879.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM HMC (Hardware Management Console) V9.1.910.0 and V9.2.950.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to root access on a restricted shell. IBM X-Force ID: 200879.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.30%

22.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmHardware Management Console9.1.910.0
IbmHardware Management Console9.2.950.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29707?
IBM HMC (Hardware Management Console) V9.1.910.0 and V9.2.950.0 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to root access on a restricted shell. IBM X-Force ID: 200879.
How severe is CVE-2021-29707?
CVE-2021-29707 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29707?
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