CVE-2020-4739 Other in DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
A local attacker can execute arbitrary code via DLL search order hijacking in the IBM DB2 Windows client.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-4739?
CVE-2020-4739 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2, published on 20 Nov 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-4739?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Db2.
How do I fix CVE-2020-4739?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-4739 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-4739 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-4739 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Db2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gq98-m2mr-9mrv.