Data Integrity Issue in IBM Db2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows
CVE-2026-3856

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Db2 Recovery Expert
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-3856?

IBM Db2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows version 5.5 IF 2 contains a vulnerability that may allow attackers to modify or corrupt critical data. This issue arises from an insecure method of verifying data integrity during transmission, potentially exposing sensitive information to unauthorized alterations. Proper security measures should be implemented to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Db2 Recovery Expert 5.5 IF 2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7266272
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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