CVE-2010-3733
First published: Tue Oct 05 2010(Updated: )
The Engine Utilities component in IBM DB2 UDB 9.5 before FP6a uses world-writable permissions for the sqllib/cfg/db2sprf file, which might allow local users to gain privileges by modifying this file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Db2 | =9.5 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp4 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp5 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp4a | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp1 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp2a | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp3b | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp2 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp3 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp3a |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3733?
CVE-2010-3733 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3733?
To resolve CVE-2010-3733, update IBM DB2 UDB to a version later than 9.5 FP6a to ensure proper file permissions.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-3733?
CVE-2010-3733 affects IBM DB2 UDB version 9.5 prior to FP6a.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-3733?
CVE-2010-3733 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to world-writable permissions on a critical configuration file.
Can local users exploit CVE-2010-3733?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2010-3733 to modify the db2sprf file, potentially gaining elevated privileges.
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