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CVE-2017-1520: IBM DB2 9.7, 10,1, 10.5, and 11.1 is vulnerable to an unauthorized command that allows the database to be a...

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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CVE-2017-1520 affects IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows. In affected versions, an unauthorized command can activate a database when authentication type is CLIENT. The sources do not provide CVSS, severity, or broader impact details, so urgency depends on whether legacy DB2 systems still use CLIENT authentication. Exposure is limited to IBM DB2 LUW 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, or 11.1 deployments using authentication type CLIENT. Systems on other versions or using different authentication modes are not confirmed affected by the provided sources. Treat this as an exposure confirmation task for legacy DB2. Prioritize systems using CLIENT authentication, especially if externally reachable or business critical. Severity cannot be confidently ranked from the provided sources alone. Mitigation focus: Inventory DB2 LUW instances and versions.; Identify instances configured with CLIENT authentication.; Review IBM advisory swg22007186 for vendor-directed fixes..

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IBMDB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows10.5, 10.1, 9.7, 11.1Listed
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