CVE-2021-29740
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Ibm Spectrum Scale
PublishedJun 1, 2021
First seenJun 1, 2021
How to fix
Update
- ibm spectrum_scale5.0.5.7, 5.1.1.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ibm spectrum_scale | 5.0.0.0 ≤ v < 5.0.5.7, 5.1.0 ≤ v < 5.1.1.0 | 5.0.5.7, 5.1.1.0 |
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