CVE-2019-4536

Name: CVE-2019-4536
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-29T15:15:11.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4536 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM i 7.4 users who have done a Restore User Profile (RSTUSRPRF) on a system which has been configured with Db2 Mirror for i might have user profiles with elevated privileges caused by incorrect processing during a restore of multiple user profiles. A user with restore privileges could exploit this vulnerability to obtain elevated privileges on the restored system. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM i 7.4 users who have done a Restore User Profile (RSTUSRPRF) on a system which has been configured with Db2 Mirror for i might have user profiles with elevated privileges caused by incorrect processing during a restore of multiple user profiles. A user with restore privileges could exploit this vulnerability to obtain elevated privileges on the restored system. IBM X-Force ID: 165592.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.27%

19.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I	7.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165592VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm11071586Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165592VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm11071586Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4536?

How severe is CVE-2019-4536?

CVE-2019-4536 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4536?

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