CVE-2020-4976

Name: CVE-2020-4976
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-11T16:15:12.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

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: Mar 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-4976?

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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Source: NVD / NIST