CVE-2020-4414 — MEDIUM (4.4)

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 attacker to perform unauthorized actions on the system, caused by improper usage of shared memory. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 179989.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

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

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179989VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6242356PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179989VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6242356PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4414?

CVE-2020-4414 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (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 attacker to perform unauthorized actions on the system, caused by improper usage o...

How severe is CVE-2020-4414?

CVE-2020-4414 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4414?

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