CVE-2019-4606

Description

IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW 6.1 and 6.5 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an untrusted search path vulnerability. By using a executable file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 168298.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW
Affected: IBM Db2 High Performance Unload load for LUW
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1128063 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/168298 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4606?
CVE-2019-4606 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-4606?
To fix CVE-2019-4606, 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-2019-4606 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-4606 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-2019-4606?
CVE-2019-4606 affects IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW, IBM Db2 High Performance Unload load for LUW.
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