What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-29873?

CVE-2021-29873 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-29873?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-29873. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Spectrum Virtualize CVE-2021-29873

HIGH

2021-10-21 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM Denial Of Service Spectrum Virtualize Spectrum Virtualize For Public Cloud Storwize V3500 Software Storwize V3700 Software Storwize V5000 Software Storwize V5100 Software Storwize V7000 Software San Volume Controller Firmware Flashsystem 9100 Firmware Flashsystem 9000 Firmware

8.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.1 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 21, 2021 - 17:15 nvd

HIGH 8.1

DescriptionNVD

IBM Flash System 900 could allow an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and cause a denial of service due to a restricted shell escape vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 206229.

AnalysisAI

IBM Flash System 900 could allow an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and cause a denial of service due to a restricted shell escape vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

IBM Flash System 900 could allow an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and cause a denial of service due to a restricted shell escape vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 206229. Affected products include: Ibm Spectrum Virtualize, Ibm Spectrum Virtualize For Public Cloud, Ibm Storwize V3500 Software, Ibm Storwize V3700 Software, Ibm Storwize V5000 Software.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.