How severe is CVE-2005-2073?

CVE-2005-2073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-2073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2073?

CVE-2005-2073 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2073?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-2073 published?

CVE-2005-2073 was published on 2005-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2073

CVE-2005-2073 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2005-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in IBM DB2 8.1.4 through 8.1.9 and 8.2.0 through 8.2.2 allows local users with SELECT privileges to conduct unauthorized activities and insert, update or delete table contents.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2073?: Unknown vulnerability in IBM DB2 8.1.4 through 8.1.9 and 8.2.0 through 8.2.2 allows local users with SELECT privileges to conduct unauthorized activities and insert, update or delete table contents.
How severe is CVE-2005-2073?: CVE-2005-2073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2073?: CVE-2005-2073 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2073 published?: CVE-2005-2073 was published on 2005-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY73104&apar=only

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.1.8a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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