CVE-2020-4642

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 local attacker to cause a denial of service inside the "DB2 Management Service".

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com

Affected: IBM DB2 for Linux- UNIX and Windows

References

Link	Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6391652	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/185589	vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210129-0009/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4642?: CVE-2020-4642 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-4642?: To fix CVE-2020-4642, 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-2020-4642 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-4642 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-2020-4642?: CVE-2020-4642 affects IBM DB2 for Linux- UNIX and Windows.

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