CVE-2020-4414: Medium severity IBM DB2 vulnerability

Published Jul 1, 2020
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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 attacker to perform unauthorized actions on the system, caused by improper usage of shared memory. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 179989.

Other sources

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local attacker to perform unauthorized actions on the system, caused by improper usage of shared memory. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service.

Affected Software

7 affected components
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

Event History

Jul 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·08:14 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-4414.

2

What software versions are affected by this vulnerability?

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 are affected by this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-4414?

CVE-2020-4414 has a severity rating of medium (5.1).

4

What actions can an attacker perform with this vulnerability?

An attacker can perform unauthorized actions on the system by exploiting this vulnerability.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, IBM has provided a fix for this vulnerability. Please refer to the IBM support page for more information.

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