CVE-2019-4015

Name: CVE-2019-4015
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-11T22:29:01.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4015 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, which could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system as root. IBM X-ForceID: 155893.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, which could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system as root. IBM X-ForceID: 155893.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7
Ibm	Db2	10.1
Ibm	Db2	10.5
Ibm	Db2	11.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107398Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/155893VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10740413Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107398Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/155893VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10740413Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4015?

How severe is CVE-2019-4015?

CVE-2019-4015 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4015?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST