CVE-2021-38931

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to an information disclosure as a result of a connected user having indirect read access to a table where they are not authorized to select from. IBM X-Force ID: 210418.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
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/6523810 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210418 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220114-0001/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38931?
CVE-2021-38931 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38931?
To fix CVE-2021-38931, 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-2021-38931 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-38931 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-2021-38931?
CVE-2021-38931 affects IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.
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