CVE-2021-29795
MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2021-29795 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW860, FW930, FW940, and FW950 could allow a local user to create a specially crafted sequence of hypervisor calls from a partition that could crash the system. IBM X-Force ID: 203557.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW860, FW930, FW940, and FW950 could allow a local user to create a specially crafted sequence of hypervisor calls from a partition that could crash the system. IBM X-Force ID: 203557.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Powervm Hypervisor | fw860 |
| Ibm | Powervm Hypervisor | fw930 |
| Ibm | Powervm Hypervisor | fw940 |
| Ibm | Powervm Hypervisor | fw950 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/203557VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6490877Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/203557VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6490877Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-29795?
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW860, FW930, FW940, and FW950 could allow a local user to create a specially crafted sequence of hypervisor calls from a partition that could crash the system. IBM X-Force ID: 203557.
How severe is CVE-2021-29795?
CVE-2021-29795 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29795?
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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