CVE-2020-4230
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CVE-2020-4230 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.1 and 11.5 is vulnerable to an escalation of privilege when an authenticated local attacker with special permissions executes specially crafted Db2 commands. IBM X-Force ID: 175212.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.1 and 11.5 is vulnerable to an escalation of privilege when an authenticated local attacker with special permissions executes specially crafted Db2 commands. IBM X-Force ID: 175212.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | 11.1 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 11.5 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175212VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2878809Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175212VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2878809Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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