CVE-2017-1520 Auth bypass in DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows

Low 3.7 Published 12 Sep 2017 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Attackers can bypass authentication to activate the database when the CLIENT authentication type is configured, requiring a patch from IBM.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-1520?

CVE-2017-1520 is a low-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Ibm Db2, published on 12 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM DB2 9.7, 10,1, 10.5, and 11.1 is vulnerable to an unauthorized command that allows the database to be activated when authentication type is CLIENT. IBM X-Force ID: 129830.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1520?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Db2, Ibm Db2 Connect.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1520?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1520 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2017-1520 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1520 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Db2 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6rf4-w9fv-4378.