{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata. Fed continuously.","favicon":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/favicon-32x32.png","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/cpes/cpe2.3aibmdb2/feed.json","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","icon":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/apple-touch-icon.png","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cpes":["cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*"],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":8.8,"id":"CVE-2026-105464"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_has_poc":false,"_cs_poc_references":[],"_cs_products":["Db2 (11.5.0-11.5.9, 12.1.0-12.1.5)","Db2 Connect Server (11.5.0-11.5.9, 12.1.0-12.1.5)"],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["privilege-escalation","database-security","vulnerability"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":["IBM"],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIBM Db2, including the Db2 Connect Server component, is affected by a local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-105464). The flaw exists in versions 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, as well as 12.1.0 through 12.1.5, across Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms. The vulnerability stems from improper privilege management within the database environment, which could allow a local attacker who already has access to the system to elevate their permissions. This could potentially allow an attacker to perform unauthorized database operations, access sensitive data, or gain further control over the database instance. Organizations using the affected versions of Db2 should assess the vulnerability and apply the appropriate security updates provided by IBM to remediate the privilege management defect.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized elevated privileges. This could lead to a full compromise of the database environment, including data exfiltration, manipulation, or unauthorized administrative control, depending on the scope of the escalated privileges and the configuration of the affected Db2 instance.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify all instances of IBM Db2 and Db2 Connect Server within the environment to determine if they fall within the affected version ranges (11.5.0-11.5.9 or 12.1.0-12.1.5).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the security patches or upgrade to the version provided by IBM that resolves CVE-2026-105464.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview local system access logs for unauthorized attempts to escalate privileges or unexpected use of administrative Db2 command-line utilities.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestrict access to database management utilities and configuration files to only authorized administrative accounts to minimize the risk of local exploitation.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-10-12T20:30:36Z","date_published":"2026-10-12T20:30:28Z","id":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-10-ibm-db2-privilege-escalation/","summary":"IBM Db2 versions 11.5.0-11.5.9 and 12.1.0-12.1.5 contain an improper privilege management vulnerability allowing local users to escalate privileges.","title":"IBM Db2 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-10-ibm-db2-privilege-escalation/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed - Cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}