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CVE-2021-38994: IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 213072.
CVE-2021-38994 · published 4 years ago
Summary
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 213072.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | vios |
3.1 cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| ibm | aix |
7.1 7.2 7.3 cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 213072.
IBM AIX 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and VIOS 3.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the AIX kernel to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 213072.
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/213072 VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6558948 Patch Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Timeline
Published24 Feb 2022
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2021-38994 · NVD
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