CVE-2020-4414

Name: CVE-2020-4414
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-01T15:15:15.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4414 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 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 attacker to perform unauthorized actions on the system, caused by improper usage of shared memory. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service. EPSS estimates a 0.33% 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 attacker to perform unauthorized actions on the system, caused by improper usage of shared memory. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 179989.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7.0.0
Ibm	Db2	10.1.0.0
Ibm	Db2	10.5.0.0
Ibm	Db2	11.1.0.0
Ibm	Db2	11.5.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179989VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6242356Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179989VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6242356Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4414?

How severe is CVE-2020-4414?

CVE-2020-4414 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4414?

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