CVE-2020-4161

Name: CVE-2020-4161
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-19T16:15:11.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4161 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.5 could allow an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to incorrect handling of certain commands. IBM X-Force ID: 174341.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.5 could allow an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to incorrect handling of certain commands. IBM X-Force ID: 174341.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.40%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	11.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174341VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2874621Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174341VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2874621Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4161?

How severe is CVE-2020-4161?

CVE-2020-4161 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4161?

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