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CVE-2020-4739 (GCVE-0-2020-4739)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-11-20 13:50 – Updated: 2024-09-17 02:05
VLAI
Summary
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.
Severity
7.8 (High)
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
CWE
  • Gain Privileges
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows Affected: 10.5
Affected: 10.1
Affected: 9.7
Affected: 11.1
Affected: 11.5
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