CVE-2020-4945 — HIGH (8.1) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 could allow an authenticated user to overwrite arbirary files due to improper group permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 191945.

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-732

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191945VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210720-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6466367PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191945VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210720-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6466367PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-4945?

CVE-2020-4945 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 could allow an authenticated user to overwrite arbirary files due to improper group permissions. IBM X-Force ID: 191945.

How severe is CVE-2020-4945?

CVE-2020-4945 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-4945?

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