CVE-2007-4275: Medium severity IBM DB2 Universal Database vulnerability
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 15 and 9.1 before Fixpak 3 allow local users to gain privileges via certain vectors related to (1) DB2 instance or FMP startup on Linux and Solaris; (2) exec of executables while running as root on non-Windows systems, as demonstrated by AIX; and unspecified vectors involving (3) db2licm and (4) db2pd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4275?
CVE-2007-4275 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4275?
To fix CVE-2007-4275, upgrade IBM DB2 UDB to version 8 Fixpak 15 or later, or version 9.1 Fixpak 3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4275?
CVE-2007-4275 affects IBM DB2 Universal Database versions prior to Fixpak 15 for version 8.0 and Fixpak 3 for version 9.1 on Linux and Solaris platforms.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4275?
CVE-2007-4275 is multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities that can lead to privilege escalation.
Can CVE-2007-4275 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-4275 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the vulnerable systems.