CVE-2020-4642: Medium severity ibm db2 universal database vulnerability

Published Dec 23, 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 local attacker to cause a denial of service inside the "DB2 Management Service".

Other sources

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow local attacker to cause a denial of service inside the "DB2 Management Service".

— IBM

Affected Software

7 affected components

IBM DB2=9.7

IBM DB2=10.1

IBM DB2=10.5

IBM DB2=11.1

IBM DB2=11.5

Linux Linux kernel

Microsoft Windows

Event History

Dec 23, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:30 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:30 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Aug 4, 2024

Data Sourced

via IBM·08:18 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

IBM-6391652

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-4642.

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-4642?

The severity level of CVE-2020-4642 is medium.

Which IBM DB2 versions are affected by CVE-2020-4642?

IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 are affected by CVE-2020-4642.

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2020-4642?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2020-4642 to cause a denial of service inside the "DB2 Management Service".

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-4642?

More information about CVE-2020-4642 can be found on the following references: [Reference 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/185589), [Reference 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6391652), [Reference 3](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210129-0009/)