CVE-2019-4588

Name: CVE-2019-4588
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-26T17:15:14.02+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4588 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, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% 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, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

21.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7
Ibm	Db2	10.1
Ibm	Db2	10.5
Ibm	Db2	11.1
Ibm	Db2	11.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/167365VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210629-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6456029Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/167365VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210629-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6456029Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4588?

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks.

How severe is CVE-2019-4588?

CVE-2019-4588 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4588?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-4588?

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Source: NVD / NIST