CVE-2020-4204

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 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: 174960.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM DB2 for Linux- UNIX and Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2875875 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174960 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4204?
CVE-2020-4204 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4204?
To fix CVE-2020-4204, 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-2020-4204 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4204 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-2020-4204?
CVE-2020-4204 affects IBM DB2 for Linux- UNIX and Windows.
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