What is the vulnerability ID of this information disclosure vulnerability in IBM Db2?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-38931.

What software versions of IBM Db2 are affected by this vulnerability?

IBM Db2 11.1 and 11.5 are affected by this vulnerability.

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-38931?

The severity level of CVE-2021-38931 is medium (6.5).

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by gaining indirect read access to a table where they are not authorized to select from.

Are there any references available for this vulnerability?

Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [link1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210418), [link2](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220114-0001/), and [link3](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523810).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-38931

medium

6.5

CWE

668

9/12/2021

21/1/2022

CVE-2021-38931

First published: Thu Dec 09 2021(Updated: )

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) is vulnerable to an information disclosure as a result of a connected user having indirect read access to a table where they are not authorized to select from.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ibm Db2	=11.1
IBM IBM® Db2®	=11.5
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris
NetApp OnCommand Insight

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this information disclosure vulnerability in IBM Db2?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-38931.
What software versions of IBM Db2 are affected by this vulnerability?
IBM Db2 11.1 and 11.5 are affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-38931?
The severity level of CVE-2021-38931 is medium (6.5).
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by gaining indirect read access to a table where they are not authorized to select from.
Are there any references available for this vulnerability?
Yes, you can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [link1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210418), [link2](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220114-0001/), and [link3](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523810).

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