CVE-2017-1520

Description

IBM DB2 9.7, 10,1, 10.5, and 11.1 is vulnerable to an unauthorized command that allows the database to be activated when authentication type is CLIENT. IBM X-Force ID: 129830.

Category

3.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039308 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100684 vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129830 vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007186 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1520?
CVE-2017-1520 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-1520?
To fix CVE-2017-1520, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-1520 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-1520 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-1520?
CVE-2017-1520 affects IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.
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