CVE-2020-5024

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 an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due a hang in the SSL handshake response. IBM X-Force ID: 193660.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.62% Top 20%

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/6427861	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193660	vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210409-0003/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5024?: CVE-2020-5024 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5024?: To fix CVE-2020-5024, 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-2020-5024 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2020-5024 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5024?: CVE-2020-5024 affects IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.

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