CWE
362
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-4386: Race Condition

First published: Tue Jun 30 2020(Updated: )

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information using a race condition of a symbolic link. IBM X-Force ID: 179268.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ibm Db2=9.7.0.0
Ibm Db2=10.1.0.0
Ibm Db2=10.5.0.0
Ibm Db2=11.1.0.0
Ibm Db2=11.5.0.0
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-4386?

    The severity of CVE-2020-4386 is medium.

  • How does CVE-2020-4386 affect IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows?

    CVE-2020-4386 allows a local user to obtain sensitive information using a race condition of a symbolic link in IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.

  • Which versions of IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows are affected by CVE-2020-4386?

    IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 are affected by CVE-2020-4386.

  • Is Linux Linux kernel or Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2020-4386?

    No, Linux Linux kernel and Microsoft Windows are not vulnerable to CVE-2020-4386.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4386?

    More information about CVE-2020-4386 can be found at the following references: [Link 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179268) [Link 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6242342)

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