SB2021111701 - Information disclosure in libc library in IBM AIX
Published: November 17, 2021 Updated: May 16, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021111701
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29860)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output within the libc.a library. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.