CVE-2005-4868: ibm db2_universal_database
CVSS: 7.1v3.1HighModified
Published 06-10-2007Last modified 08-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2005-4868 is a high (CVSS 7.1) vulnerability in ibm db2_universal_database. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.76%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1exploit-database
Timeline
- 06-10-2007PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Shared memory sections and events in IBM DB2 8.1 have default permissions of read and write for the Everyone group, which allows local users to gain unauthorized access, gain sensitive information, such as cleartext passwords, and cause a denial of service.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.76%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
55%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.76% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.76%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundIBM DB2 - Universal Database Information Disclosure
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- db2_universal_database7.1 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 8.1
1 vendor · 1 product