Vulnerability Description
IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 db2fm is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 193661.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | >= 11.1.0.0, < 11.1.4.6 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Netapp | Oncommand Insight | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193661VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210409-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6427855Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193661VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210409-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6427855Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5025?
CVE-2020-5025 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 db2fm is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow a local...
How severe is CVE-2020-5025?
CVE-2020-5025 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5025?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Netapp Oncommand Insight.