CVE-2020-4230 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.1 and 11.5 is vulnerable to an escalation of privilege when an authenticated local attacker with special permissions executes specially crafted Db2 commands. IBM X-Force ID: 175212.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	11.1
Ibm	Aix	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175212VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2878809Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175212VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2878809Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4230?

CVE-2020-4230 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.1 and 11.5 is vulnerable to an escalation of privilege when an authenticated local attacker with special permissions executes speci...

How severe is CVE-2020-4230?

CVE-2020-4230 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4230?

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