CVE-2020-4885 — MEDIUM (4.7)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 could allow a local user to access and change the configuration of Db2 due to a race condition of a symbolic link,. IBM X-Force ID: 190909.

CVSS Score

4.7

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190909VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210720-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6466363PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/190909VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210720-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6466363PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4885?

CVE-2020-4885 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 could allow a local user to access and change the configuration of Db2 due to a race condition of a symbolic link,. IBM X-Force I...

How severe is CVE-2020-4885?

CVE-2020-4885 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-2020-4885?

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