Security Bulletin
Summary
Linux Kernel used by IBM Integrated Analytics System. IBM Integrated Analytics System has addressed the applicable CVE( CVE-2021-37576).
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2021-37576
DESCRIPTION: Linux Kernel for PowerPC could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a memory corruption flaw in the handling of the H_RTAS hypercall. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition on the system.
CVSS Base score: 7.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/206372 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
| IBM Integrated Analytics System | 1.0.0-1.0.27.0 |
Remediation/Fixes
IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying below security patch.
| Product | VRMF | Remediation / First Fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Integrated Analytics System | 7.9.21.12.SP6 | Link to fix central |
Please follow the steps given in release notes to upgrade system with security patches
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Change History
16 Feb 2022: Initial Publication
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 February 2022
UID
ibm16557218