CVE-2021-38931
First published: Thu Dec 09 2021(Updated: )
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.1, and 11.5 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. IBM X-Force ID: 210418.
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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