Vulnerability identifier: #VU58796
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2
Server applications /
Database software
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM DB2: 9.7 - 9.7.0.11, 10.1 - 10.1.0.6, 10.5 - 10.5.0.11, 11.1 FP1 - 11.1.4.6, 11.5 - 11.5.6.0
External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6489495
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6427859
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-db2-could-allow-a-local-user-to-read-and-write-specific-files-due-to-weak-file-permissions-cve-2020-4976-6/
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.