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CVE-2021-29825: IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could disclose sensitive information when...

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could disclose sensitive information when using ADMIN_CMD with LOAD or BACKUP. IBM X-Force ID: 204470.

MediumCVSS 5.9Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Db2 could disclose sensitive information when ADMIN_CMD is used with LOAD or BACKUP. The impact is confidentiality only, but it may matter where Db2 holds regulated or business-critical data. The provided sources identify IBM Db2 LUW and Db2 Connect Server 11.1 and 11.5 as affected.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted confidentiality risk for Db2 systems, not a broad emergency. Prioritize remediation where affected versions store sensitive data or support critical operations, and confirm vendor guidance before scheduling change windows.

Technical view

CVE-2021-29825 is an information disclosure issue in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows, including Db2 Connect Server. The CVSS 3.0 score is 5.9 with network attack vector, no required privileges, no user interaction, high complexity, and high confidentiality impact. No CWE is listed in the source bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in environments running IBM Db2 LUW or Db2 Connect Server versions 11.1 or 11.5, especially where ADMIN_CMD is used with LOAD or BACKUP workflows.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. CVSS marks exploit maturity as unproven. Network reachability and no required privileges increase concern, but high attack complexity limits urgency relative to more easily exploitable database flaws.

Researcher notes

The key condition is sensitive information disclosure through ADMIN_CMD with LOAD or BACKUP. Provided evidence does not include exploit details, proof of active exploitation, or a CWE mapping. Validation should stay focused on affected versions, command usage, and official vendor remediation state.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM advisory 6489499 for official fixes or remediation guidance.
  • Inventory Db2 LUW and Db2 Connect Server 11.1 and 11.5 instances.
  • Prioritize systems containing sensitive or regulated data.
  • Review NetApp advisory applicability where NetApp-supported environments include Db2 exposure.
  • Restrict unnecessary database network exposure using existing hardening standards.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed Db2 product and version on all database hosts.
  • Identify whether ADMIN_CMD with LOAD or BACKUP is used operationally.
  • Compare current fix level against IBM’s official advisory guidance.
  • Review vendor advisories for dependent or managed Db2 deployments.
  • Document affected assets, data sensitivity, and remediation owner.
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Confidence
high
Sources
5

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.9 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:H/C:H/AV:N/PR:N/S:U/A:N/UI:N/I:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.9CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AC:H/C:H/AV:N/PR:N/S:U/A:N/UI:N/I:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U2.23.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.9Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2021-29825Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:H/C:H/AV:N/PR:N/S:U/A:N/UI:N/I:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMDB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows11.1, 11.5Listed
Weakness

CWE details

No CWE listed

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