CVE-2007-4272
First published: Sat Aug 18 2007(Updated: )
Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 15 and 9.1 before Fixpak 3 allow local users to create arbitrary files via (1) unspecified vectors where an attacker's umask is honored, (2) /etc/ld.so.preload, (3) certain "cron data file locations", and other unspecified vectors possibly involving the (4) OSSEMEMDBG or (5) TRC_LOG_FILE environment variable in db2licd (db2licm).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | <=9.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | <=8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=580
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255352
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255607
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY98011
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY98101
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY98210
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26471
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25339
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018581
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-August/001765.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2912
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36104
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4272?
CVE-2007-4272 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to exploit it.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4272?
To fix CVE-2007-4272, upgrade IBM DB2 UDB to version 8 Fixpak 15 or higher, or version 9.1 Fixpak 3 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-4272?
CVE-2007-4272 affects local users of IBM DB2 UDB versions 8.0 before Fixpak 15 and 9.1 before Fixpak 3.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2007-4272?
Symptoms of CVE-2007-4272 include unexpected file creation or modification by local users on affected DB2 installations.
Can CVE-2007-4272 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-4272 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected system.
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