CVE-2020-4976: Medium severity ibm db2 universal database vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2021
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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 user to read and write specific files due to weak file permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 192469.

Other sources

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local user to read and write specific files due to weak file permissions.

Affected Software

36 affected components
IBM DB2>=11.1.0.0<11.1.4.6
IBM DB2>=11.5<11.5.5.0
IBM DB2=9.7
IBM DB2=9.7-fp1
IBM DB2=9.7-fp10
IBM DB2=9.7-fp2
IBM DB2=9.7-fp3
IBM DB2=9.7-fp3a
IBM DB2=9.7-fp4
IBM DB2=9.7-fp5
IBM DB2=9.7-fp6
IBM DB2=9.7-fp7
IBM DB2=9.7-fp8
IBM DB2=9.7-fp9
IBM DB2=9.7-fp9a
IBM DB2=10.1
IBM DB2=10.1-fp1
IBM DB2=10.1-fp2
IBM DB2=10.1-fp3
IBM DB2=10.1-fp3a
IBM DB2=10.1-fp4
IBM DB2=10.1-fp5
IBM DB2=10.5
IBM DB2=10.5-fp1
IBM DB2=10.5-fp2
IBM DB2=10.5-fp3
IBM DB2=10.5-fp3a
IBM DB2=10.5-fp4
IBM DB2=10.5-fp5
IBM DB2=10.5-fp6
IBM DB2=10.5-fp7
IBM DB2=10.5-fp8
IBM DB2=10.5-fp9
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
NetApp OnCommand Insight

Event History

Mar 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·08:24 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4976?

CVE-2020-4976 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to weak file permissions allowing unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4976?

To fix CVE-2020-4976, you should review and amend the file permissions to ensure that sensitive files are not accessible to unauthorized local users.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-4976?

CVE-2020-4976 affects local users of IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5.

4

What type of systems are impacted by CVE-2020-4976?

CVE-2020-4976 impacts IBM DB2 installations running on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms.

5

Can remote users exploit CVE-2020-4976?

No, CVE-2020-4976 can only be exploited by local users due to its nature related to file permissions.

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