CVE-2021-20579 — MEDIUM (6.5)

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 a user who can create a view or inline SQL function to obtain sensitive information when AUTO_REVAL is set to DEFFERED_FORCE. IBM X-Force ID: 199283.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7
Hp	Hp-Ux	-
Ibm	Aix	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-
Oracle	Solaris	-

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199283VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210720-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6466369PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/199283VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210720-0006/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6466369PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20579?

CVE-2021-20579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (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 a user who can create a view or inline SQL function to obtain sensitive information when A...

How severe is CVE-2021-20579?

CVE-2021-20579 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20579?

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