CVE-2020-4739

Name: CVE-2020-4739
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-20T14:15:11.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-4739 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DB2 Accessories Suite for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, 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 authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client. By placing a specially crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 Accessories Suite for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, 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 authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client. By placing a specially crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 188149.

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

0.45%

35.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	>= 11.5, < 11.5.5.0
Ibm	Db2	9.7.0.0
Ibm	Db2	10.1.0.0
Ibm	Db2	10.5.0.0
Ibm	Db2	11.1.0.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188149VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6370023Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/188149VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6370023Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4739?

How severe is CVE-2020-4739?

CVE-2020-4739 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4739?

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