CVE-2012-1797
First published: Tue Mar 20 2012(Updated: )
IBM DB2 9.5 uses world-writable permissions for nodes.reg, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1797?
CVE-2012-1797 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the use of world-writable permissions for the nodes.reg file.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1797?
To mitigate CVE-2012-1797, change the permissions of the nodes.reg file to remove world-writable access.
Which versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2012-1797?
CVE-2012-1797 specifically affects IBM DB2 version 9.5.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-1797?
The unspecified impacts of CVE-2012-1797 can lead to unauthorized access or modification of the nodes.reg file.
Are there any known exploit techniques for CVE-2012-1797?
CVE-2012-1797 has unspecified attack vectors which may be exploited due to the weak permissions on the affected file.
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