CVE-2026-17483: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in IBM Db2 Mirror for i
Description
IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 IBM i could allow a local attacker to delete historical flight-recorder archives due to improper access control in an SQL procedure.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
IBM
Db2 Mirror for i
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_mirror_for_i:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM Db2 Mirror for i versions 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 contain an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in an SQL procedure that could permit a local attacker to delete historical flight-recorder archives. This access control weakness allows unauthorized modification of audit-related data, potentially impacting availability of historical records. The CVSS 3.1 score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting low complexity and local privileges required but no confidentiality or integrity impact.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to delete historical flight-recorder archives, which could affect the availability of audit and diagnostic data. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-25T23:05:40.415Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9af764acd9273b49e77914
Added to database: 09/04/2026, 16:52:52 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 23:58:09 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 18:48:17 UTC
Views: 80
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