CVE-2017-1520 json
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 typ…
published 2017-09-12 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-10536
- cvss
- 3.7
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.3%
- EPSS 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 70%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 3.7 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Affected products
- IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
- Technology feeds
References
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ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007186
patch, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/129830
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1039308
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/100684
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-1520
- NVD CVE-2017-1520
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