CVE-2019-4606 Other in DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW

High 7.4 Published 12 Dec 2019 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A local attacker can execute arbitrary code on the system via an untrusted search path vulnerability in IBM DB2 High Performance Unload.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-4606?

CVE-2019-4606 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW, published on 12 Dec 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW 6.1 and 6.5 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an untrusted search path vulnerability. By using a executable file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 168298.

Weakness: CWE-426

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-4606?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Db2 High Performance Unload Load.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4606?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-4606 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-4606 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-4606 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g2fc-4mpm-58fg.