#VU54144 Security restrictions bypass in IBM AIX - CVE-2021-29706
Published: June 16, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU54144
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29706
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM AIX
IBM AIX
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation
IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information or perform a DoS attack.
The vulnerability exists with the trace facility in IBM AIX due to improperly imposed security restrictions. A local user can gain access to sensitive information or cause a denial of service.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.