CVE-2020-5025: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Mar 11 2021(Updated: )
IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 db2fm is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 193661.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5025?
The severity of CVE-2020-5025 is high.
How does CVE-2020-5025 affect IBM DB2?
CVE-2020-5025 affects IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5.
What is the vulnerability type of CVE-2020-5025?
The vulnerability type of CVE-2020-5025 is a buffer overflow.
How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2020-5025?
A local attacker can exploit CVE-2020-5025 by leveraging improper bounds checking to execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.
Is NetApp OnCommand Insight affected by CVE-2020-5025?
No, NetApp OnCommand Insight is not affected by CVE-2020-5025.
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