Security Bulletin
Summary
util-linux is used by Power Hardware Management Console (HMC). HMC has addressed the applicable CVEs.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2016-5011
DESCRIPTION: Util-linux is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error when parsing Master Boot Record (MBR) record. By connecting a device with a specially-crafted Master Boot Record (MBR) record, a local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the system to become unresponsive.
CVSS Base Score: 4.6
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/114952 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
Power HMC V8.8.6.0
Remediation/Fixes
The following fixes are available on IBM Fix Central at: http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/
Product | VRMF | APAR | Remediation/Fix |
Power HMC | V8.8.6.0 | MB04060 |
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References
Change History
31 January 2017: Initial publish
*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 Information
Modified date:
22 September 2021
UID
nas8N1021801