CVE-2021-38918
CVE-2021-38918 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powervm Hypervisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Powervm Hypervisor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW860, FW940, FW950, and FW1010, through a specific sequence of VM management operations could lead to a violation of the isolation between peer VMs. IBM X-Force ID: 210019.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-38918?
- IBM PowerVM Hypervisor FW860, FW940, FW950, and FW1010, through a specific sequence of VM management operations could lead to a violation of the isolation between peer VMs. IBM X-Force ID: 210019.
- How severe is CVE-2021-38918?
- CVE-2021-38918 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-38918 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-38918?
- CVE-2021-38918 primarily affects Ibm Powervm Hypervisor. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-38918?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-38918 published?
- CVE-2021-38918 was published on 2022-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210019
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6525032
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:powervm_hypervisor:fw860:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:powervm_hypervisor:fw940:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:powervm_hypervisor:fw950:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:powervm_hypervisor:fw1010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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