CVE-2021-29740

Description

IBM Spectrum Scale 5.0.0 through 5.0.5.6 and 5.1.0 through 5.1.0.3 system core component is affected by a format string security vulnerability. An attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of process memory, potentially escalating their system privileges and taking control over the entire system with root access. IBM X-Force ID: 201474.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Spectrum Scale
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6457629 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201474 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29740?
CVE-2021-29740 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-29740?
To fix CVE-2021-29740, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-29740 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-29740 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-29740?
CVE-2021-29740 affects IBM Spectrum Scale.
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