7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-0697

First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in DB2PD in IBM DB2 UDB before 8.2 Fixpak 16 allows local users to gain root privileges via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Db2=8.2_fixpack15

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-0697?

    CVE-2008-0697 is considered to have a high severity as it allows local users to gain root privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0697?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-0697, users should update to IBM DB2 UDB version 8.2 Fixpak 16 or higher.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-0697?

    CVE-2008-0697 affects local users of IBM DB2 UDB installation before version 8.2 Fixpak 16.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0697?

    CVE-2008-0697 is an unspecified local privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-0697?

    The potential impact of CVE-2008-0697 includes unauthorized access and control over the affected system by local users.

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