CVE-2007-4275
First published: Sat Aug 18 2007(Updated: )
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.
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=582
- 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=swg1IY97922
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY97936
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY98176
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY98206
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ01923
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ02067
- 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/36064
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36062
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.
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