CVE-2020-4976
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2020-4976 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 user to read and write specific files due to weak file permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 192469.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% 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 read and write specific files due to weak file permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 192469.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | >= 11.1.0.0, < 11.1.4.6 |
| Ibm | Db2 | >= 11.5, < 11.5.5.0 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.1 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5 |
| Netapp | Oncommand Insight | All versions |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192469VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210409-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6427859Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192469VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210409-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6427859Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-4976?
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 read and write specific files due to weak file permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 192469.
How severe is CVE-2020-4976?
CVE-2020-4976 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4976?
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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