CVE-2021-29706: ibm aix
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighModified
Published 17-06-2021Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-29706 is a high (CVSS 7.1) vulnerability in ibm aix. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 13.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.24%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 17-06-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM AIX 7.1 could allow a non-privileged local user to exploit a vulnerability in the trace facility to expose sensitive information or cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 200663.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versionsHigh 7.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 6.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/PR:N/AC:L/I:N/S:U/AV:L/C:L/UI:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.8MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Low 3.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.24%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
14%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.24% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.24%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Ibm1 product
- aix7.1 | 7.1.0
1 vendor · 1 product