medium
4.3
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1520

First published: Tue Sep 12 2017(Updated: )

IBM DB2 9.7, 10,1, 10.5, and 11.1 is vulnerable to an unauthorized command that allows the database to be activated when authentication type is CLIENT. IBM X-Force ID: 129830.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7.0.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7.0.2
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7.0.3
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7.0.4
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7.0.5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7.0.6
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7.0.7
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7.0.8
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7.0.9
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7.0.9-a
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7.0.10
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7.0.11
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.1.0.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.1.0.2
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.1.0.3
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.1.0.4
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.1.0.5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5.0.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5.0.2
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5.0.3
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5.0.3-a
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5.0.4
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5.0.5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5.0.6
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5.0.7
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1.0.0
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.1
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.2
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.3
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.4
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.5
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.6
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.7
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.8
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.9
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.10
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.11
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1.0.1
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1.0.2
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1.0.3
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1.0.4
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1.0.5
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.1
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.2
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.3
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.4
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.5
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.6
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.7
IBM DB2 Connect=11.1.0.0
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows Operating System

Remedy

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007186

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1520?

    CVE-2017-1520 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1520?

    To remediate CVE-2017-1520, upgrade your IBM DB2 installation to a fixed version or apply the necessary patches provided by IBM.

  • What versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2017-1520?

    CVE-2017-1520 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-1520?

    CVE-2017-1520 allows for unauthorized activation of the database when the authentication type is set to CLIENT.

  • Is CVE-2017-1520 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-1520 can be exploited remotely if the system is improperly configured to accept client-level authentication.

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