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CVE-2021-29678: IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a user with DBADM authority to access other databases and read or modify files. IBM X-F...

CVE-2021-29678 · published 4 years ago
Summary

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a user with DBADM authority to access other databases and read or modify files. IBM X-Force ID: 199914.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm db2 9.7
10.1
10.5
11.1
11.5
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
netapp oncommand_insight All versions
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_insight:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a user with DBADM authority to access other databases and read or modify files. IBM X-F...
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a user with DBADM authority to access other databases and read or modify files. IBM X-Force ID: 199914.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.7 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-863Incorrect Authorization
Timeline
Published9 Dec 2021
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
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