HIGH
CVE-2020-5024
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: March 11, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due a hang in the SSL handshake response. IBM X-Force ID: 193660.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-5024 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193660VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210409-0003/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6427861Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/193660VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210409-0003/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6427861Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-5024
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 11, 2021
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-5024 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.