Vulnerability identifier: #VU58797

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29752

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to exposure of remote storage credentials to privileged users. A remote authenticated user can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM DB2: 11.5 - 11.5.6.0, 11.1 FP1 - 11.1.4.6

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6489489
http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-db2-is-vulnerable-to-an-information-disclosure-exposing-remote-storage-credentials-to-privileged-users-under-specific-conditions-cve-2021-29752-4/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.