CVE-2020-4885: Race Condition
First published: Thu Jun 24 2021(Updated: )
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 could allow a local user to access and change the configuration of Db2 due to a race condition of a symbolic link,. IBM X-Force ID: 190909.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm Db2 | =11.5 | |
| IBM AIX | ||
| Linux Linux kernel |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-4885?
The severity of CVE-2020-4885 is medium with a severity value of 4.7.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-4885?
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows version 11.5 is affected by CVE-2020-4885.
How can a local user exploit CVE-2020-4885?
A local user can exploit CVE-2020-4885 to access and change the configuration of Db2 through a race condition of a symbolic link.
Is IBM AIX vulnerable to CVE-2020-4885?
No, IBM AIX is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-4885.
Is Linux Linux kernel vulnerable to CVE-2020-4885?
No, Linux Linux kernel is not vulnerable to CVE-2020-4885.
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