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IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

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IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now.

IBM i Release

5770-SS1 PTF Numbers

PTF Download Link

7.4

SJ10957

https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ10957

7.5

SJ10954

https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ10954

7.6

SJ10951

https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ10951

https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral

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