CVE-2021-29740 Other in Spectrum Scale
A format string vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Scale allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges to root.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-29740?
CVE-2021-29740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Scale, published on 1 Jun 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-29740?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Spectrum Scale.
How do I fix CVE-2021-29740?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-29740 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-29740 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-29740 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Spectrum Scale
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xrq4-cxfp-74j4.