CVE-2017-1520

3.7 LOW

Published: September 12, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007186

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100684

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039308

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129830

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007186

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100684

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039308

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129830

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

3.7 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.3%

67th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

Affected Vendors

microsoft linux ibm

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