How severe is CVE-2011-0757?

CVE-2011-0757 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-0757 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0757?

CVE-2011-0757 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0757?

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

When was CVE-2011-0757 published?

CVE-2011-0757 was published on 2011-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0757

CVE-2011-0757 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2011-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM DB2 9.1 before FP10, 9.5 before FP6a, and 9.7 before FP2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows does not properly revoke the DBADM authority, which allows remote authenticated users to execute non-DDL statements by leveraging previous possession of this authority.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0757?: IBM DB2 9.1 before FP10, 9.5 before FP6a, and 9.7 before FP2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows does not properly revoke the DBADM authority, which allows remote authenticated users to execute non-DDL statements by leveraging previous possession of this authority.
How severe is CVE-2011-0757?: CVE-2011-0757 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0757 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0757?: CVE-2011-0757 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0757?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0757 published?: CVE-2011-0757 was published on 2011-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:fp9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp2a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp3a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp4a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp6a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp7a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:fp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp2a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp3a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp3b:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp4a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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