QID 20397

Date Published: 2024-01-16

QID 20397: IBM DB2 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (7105500)

IBM DB2 for Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user using the MSI repair functionality.

Affected Versions:
IBM DB2 10.5 prior to special build for 10.5 FP11
IBM DB2 11.1 prior to special build for version V11.1.4 FP7
IBM DB2 11.5 prior to special build version 11.5.8

QID Detection Logic:
Authenticated (Windows):
This QID checks for vulnerable versions of DB2 on windows OS

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to the following security advisory7105500 for further information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 20397

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    7105500 URL Logo www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105500

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