CVE-2020-4200: Medium severity IBM DB2 vulnerability

Published Feb 19, 2020
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Updated

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow an authenticated attacker to send specially crafted commands to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 174914.

Other sources

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow an authenticated attacker to send specially crafted commands to cause a denial of service.

Affected Software

12 affected components
IBM DB2=10.5
IBM DB2=11.1
IBM DB2=11.5
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM DB2=10.5
IBM DB2=11.1
IBM DB2=11.5
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Feb 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·08:03 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4200?

CVE-2020-4200 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4200?

To remediate CVE-2020-4200, update IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows to the latest patched version.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-4200?

CVE-2020-4200 affects IBM DB2 versions 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2020-4200 allow?

CVE-2020-4200 allows an authenticated attacker to trigger denial of service by sending specially crafted commands.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2020-4200?

The implications of CVE-2020-4200 include service interruptions that could impact database availability for users.

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