CVE-2020-4386 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Vulnerability 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 obtain sensitive information using a race condition of a symbolic link. IBM X-Force ID: 179268.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7.0.0
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179268VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6242342PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179268VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6242342PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4386?

CVE-2020-4386 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). 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 obtain sensitive information using a race condition of a symbolic link. IB...

How severe is CVE-2020-4386?

CVE-2020-4386 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4386?

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