# 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 activated when authentication type

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-09-12 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows: 10.5, 10.1, 9.7, 11.1

## Description

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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on IBM Db2, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

- Browse: [IBM Db2](https://cve.now/tech/ibm-db2.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md)

## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039308
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100684
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129830
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007186

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