CVE-2019-4606: High severity ibm db2 high performance unload vulnerability

Published Dec 10, 2019
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Updated

IBM DB2 High Performance Unload could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an untrusted search path vulnerability. By using a executable file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Other sources

IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW 6.1 and 6.5 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an untrusted search path vulnerability. By using a executable file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 168298.

Affected Software

11 affected components
IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load=5.1.0.0
IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load=5.1.0.1
IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load=6.1.0.0
IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load=6.1.0.1
IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load=6.1.0.2
IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load=6.1.0.3
IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load=6.5.0.0
IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load=6.5.0.0-if1
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Opengroup Unix

Event History

Dec 10, 2019
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-4606?

CVE-2019-4606 is a vulnerability in IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW 6.1 and 6.5 that could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4606?

The severity of CVE-2019-4606 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-4606?

IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load versions 5.1.0.0, 5.1.0.1, 6.1.0.0, 6.1.0.1, 6.1.0.2, 6.1.0.3, 6.5.0.0, and 6.5.0.0-if1 are affected by CVE-2019-4606.

4

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2019-4606?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2019-4606 by using an executable file to execute arbitrary code on the system.

5

Is the Linux Kernel or Windows vulnerable to CVE-2019-4606?

No, the Linux Kernel and Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2019-4606.

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