#VU64645 Input validation error in IBM DB2 - CVE-2020-4200

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64645

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4200

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote user can send specially crafted commands to cause a denial of service.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM DB2: 10.5 - 10.5.0.9, 11.1 FP1 - 11.1.4.7, 11.5

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174914
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2875251

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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