Vulnerability identifier: #VU8233

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1520

CWE-ID: CWE-77

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify data on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the CLIENT authentication method. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted command and activate the database.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM DB2: 9.7, 11.1.0.0, 10.5.0.0, 10.1.0.0

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007186

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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