Microsoft · Windows · CVE-2020-4739
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
IBM DB2 Accessories Suite for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5
**Description**
The issue allows a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client. By placing a specially crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
**Recommendations**
For versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5, consider restricting access to compromised folders to minimize the risk of exploitation.
As a temporary workaround, consider implementing additional security measures to prevent the placement of specially crafted files in sensitive directories.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.