#VU46004 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in IBM DB2 - CVE-2020-4414
Vulnerability identifier: #VU46004
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2
Server applications /
Database software
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exixts due to improper usage of shared memory. A local attacker can send a specially crafted request and obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM DB2: 9.7.0.0, 10.1.0.0, 10.5.0.0, 11.1.0.0, 11.5
External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/179989
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6242356
https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/?fid=27559
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
