CVE-2020-4642 — MEDIUM (5.5)

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 local attacker to cause a denial of service inside the "DB2 Management Service".

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/185589VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210129-0009/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6391652Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/185589VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210129-0009/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6391652Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4642?

CVE-2020-4642 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (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 local attacker to cause a denial of service inside the "DB2 Management Service".

How severe is CVE-2020-4642?

CVE-2020-4642 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4642?

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