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Vulnerability record · CVE-2021-29873 · published 21 October 2021

CVE-2021-29873: Ibm spectrum virtualize vulnerability

Ibm · Spectrum Virtualize

IBM Flash System 900 could allow an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and cause a denial of service due to a restricted shell escape vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 206229.

8.1 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 1.5% · top 26.3%
8.1CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 5.5
1.5%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
10Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

IBM Flash System 900 could allow an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and cause a denial of service due to a restricted shell escape vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 206229.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Affected products

10 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/206229 VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6497111 PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6507091 PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/206229 VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6497111 PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6507091 PatchVendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2021-29873), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.