First published: Thu Nov 19 2020(Updated: )
IBM DB2 Accessories Suite for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, 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 authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client. By placing a specially crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 188149.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM Db2 | >=11.5<11.5.5.0 | |
IBM Db2 | =9.7.0.0 | |
IBM Db2 | =10.1.0.0 | |
IBM Db2 | =10.5.0.0 | |
IBM Db2 | =11.1.0.0 | |
Microsoft Windows |
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CVE-2020-4739 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code.
To fix CVE-2020-4739, update your IBM Db2 version to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2020-4739 affects IBM Db2 Accessories Suite and DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5.
No, CVE-2020-4739 can only be exploited by a local authenticated attacker.
Yes, CVE-2020-4739 is caused by a DLL search order hijacking vulnerability that is related to Microsoft Windows.