CVE-2021-38959

Description

IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows 24.0, 25.0, 26.0, 27.0, 27.0.1, and 28.0 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service by writing arbitrary files to admin protected directories on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 212046.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM SPSS Statistics
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6516680 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/212046 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38959?
CVE-2021-38959 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38959?
To fix CVE-2021-38959, 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-2021-38959 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-38959 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-2021-38959?
CVE-2021-38959 affects IBM SPSS Statistics.
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