CVE-2020-4739 HIGH

CVE-2020-4739

Vendor Ibm
Product DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
Published November 20, 2020
Last update September 17, 2024
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.0/PR:N/A:H/AV:L/AC:L/UI:R/S:U/I:H/C:H/RC:C/RL:O/E:U

What the vulnerability does

01Description

IBM DB2 Accessories Suite for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client. By placing a specially crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 188149.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

November 20, 2020 CVE published
September 17, 2024 Record updated