CVE-2021-29740
IBM Spectrum Scale Format String Vulnerability
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 1, 2021, 2:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 7, 2021, 7:35 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.8
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2021-29740 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2021-29740.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201474 | VDB Entry Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6457629 | Vendor Advisory |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Automatic monitor github cve using Github Actions
Python
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2021-29740 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2021-29740 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
-
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 07, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201474 No Types Assigned https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201474 VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6457629 No Types Assigned https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6457629 Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-134 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.0.0.0 up to (excluding) 5.0.5.7 *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.1.0 up to (excluding) 5.1.1.0 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 01, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed 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. 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.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2021-29740 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2021-29740
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.04 }} 0.00%
score
0.08450
percentile