CVE-2007-4417: Medium severity IBM DB2 Universal Database vulnerability
IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 15 and 9.1 before Fixpak 3 does not properly revoke privileges on methods, which allows remote authenticated users to execute a method after revocation until the routine auth cache is flushed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4417?
CVE-2007-4417 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access by remote authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4417?
To fix CVE-2007-4417, update IBM DB2 UDB to version 9.1 Fixpak 3 or later, or version 8 Fixpak 15 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-4417?
CVE-2007-4417 affects IBM DB2 UDB versions prior to Fixpak 15 for 8.0 and prior to Fixpak 3 for 9.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-4417?
CVE-2007-4417 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to retain access to revoked methods.
Can CVE-2007-4417 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-4417 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users who take advantage of the method privilege revocation flaw.