IBM® Db2® is vulnerable to local privilege escalation via the db2pd utility
CVSS score
6.5
EPSS probability
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Risk score
0.7
Published
6 h ago
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Evidence confidence
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Short explanation
IBM Db2 versions 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 are vulnerable to a local privilege escalation via the db2pd utility (S0).
This security flaw allows local users to elevate their privileges, creating a risk of unauthorized access on the target product (S0).
What should be done?
- Monitor vendor advisories and apply patches
- Follow guidelines provided on the IBM support page
Chain of evidence and sources
IBM Db2 11.5.0 ila 11.5.9 ve 12.1.0 ila 12.1.5 sürümleri db2pd yardımcı programı üzerinden yerel yetki yükseltme zafiyetine açıktır (S0).
Güvenlik açığı uygunsuz yetki yönetimi (CWE-269) kategorisinde yer almaktadır (S0).
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IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 is vulnerable to a local privilege escalation via the db2pd utility.
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE: CWE-269
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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-78404 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.
| ID | VENDOR | PRODUCT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ibm | db2 | View |
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SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.
| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | CVSS V3_1 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N | CVE CNA |
| 6.5 | CVSS V31 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N | NVD |
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Public exploit and active exploitation status
Verified exploit intelligence
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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Attack Vector and Accessibility
Official Sources and Advisories
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