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CVE-2017-1571: IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 uses weaker tha...

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 131853.

MediumCVSS 5.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM DB2 versions listed in the advisory used weaker cryptography than expected. An attacker with local access and sufficient conditions could decrypt highly sensitive information. This is a confidentiality issue, not an integrity or availability issue in the provided record. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running the affected DB2 LUW or DB2 Connect Server versions, especially where databases store regulated, credential, financial, or customer data. Treat as a medium-priority confidentiality risk. Escalate if affected DB2 systems hold sensitive data or are accessible by many local users. Remediation should follow IBM guidance because the supplied sources do not name a specific fix package. Mitigation focus: Review IBM support advisory swg22012948 for vendor-provided fixes or configuration guidance.; Check IBM X-Force 131853 for IBM’s current vulnerability details.; Prioritize affected DB2 systems that store highly sensitive or regulated data..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N1.43.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-1571Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:H/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

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