How severe is CVE-2014-4805?

CVE-2014-4805 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-4805 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4805?

CVE-2014-4805 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4805?

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

When was CVE-2014-4805 published?

CVE-2014-4805 was published on 2014-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4805

CVE-2014-4805 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2014-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM DB2 10.5 before FP4 on Linux and AIX creates temporary files during CDE table LOAD operations, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file while a LOAD is occurring.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4805?: IBM DB2 10.5 before FP4 on Linux and AIX creates temporary files during CDE table LOAD operations, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file while a LOAD is occurring.
How severe is CVE-2014-4805?: CVE-2014-4805 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-4805 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4805?: CVE-2014-4805 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4805?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4805 published?: CVE-2014-4805 was published on 2014-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5.0.3:a:*:*:*:*:*:*

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