CVE-2020-4161 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.5 could allow an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to incorrect handling of certain commands. IBM X-Force ID: 174341.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	11.5
Ibm	Aix	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174341VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2874621Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174341VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2874621Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4161?

CVE-2020-4161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.5 could allow an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to incorrect handling of certain commands. IBM X-Force ID:...

How severe is CVE-2020-4161?

CVE-2020-4161 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4161?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.