CVE-2026-109838
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IBM Db2 Genius Hub Cryptographic Signature Verification Flaw

Publication date: 2026-10-16

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Db2 Genius Hub 1.0 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper verification of cryptographic signature.

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Published
2026-10-16
Last Modified
2026-10-16
Generated
2026-10-16
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2026-10-16
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-109838
EUVD
EUVD-2026-103017

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Vendor Product Version / Range
IBM Db2 Genius Hub 1.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-347 The product does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM Db2 Genius Hub 1.0 allows a local attacker to access sensitive information because the software fails to properly verify cryptographic signatures.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data stored or processed by the affected software, potentially leading to data breaches or further system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA by exposing sensitive personal or health information, resulting in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Db2 Genius Hub patch to fix improper cryptographic signature verification. Ensure all sensitive data is encrypted and restrict local access to authorized users only.

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