CVE-2017-1452: High severity ibm db2 universal database vulnerability

Published Sep 12, 2017
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Updated

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10,1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local user to obtain elevated privilege and overwrite DB2 files. IBM X-Force ID: 128180.

Affected Software

58 affected components
IBM DB2=9.7
IBM DB2=9.7.0.1
IBM DB2=9.7.0.2
IBM DB2=9.7.0.3
IBM DB2=9.7.0.4
IBM DB2=9.7.0.5
IBM DB2=9.7.0.6
IBM DB2=9.7.0.7
IBM DB2=9.7.0.8
IBM DB2=9.7.0.9
IBM DB2=9.7.0.9-a
IBM DB2=9.7.0.10
IBM DB2=9.7.0.11
IBM DB2=10.1
IBM DB2=10.1.0.1
IBM DB2=10.1.0.2
IBM DB2=10.1.0.3
IBM DB2=10.1.0.4
IBM DB2=10.1.0.5
IBM DB2=10.5
IBM DB2=10.5.0.1
IBM DB2=10.5.0.2
IBM DB2=10.5.0.3
IBM DB2=10.5.0.3-a
IBM DB2=10.5.0.4
IBM DB2=10.5.0.5
IBM DB2=10.5.0.6
IBM DB2=10.5.0.7
IBM DB2=11.1.0.0
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.1
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.2
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.3
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.4
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.5
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.6
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.7
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.8
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.9
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.10
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7.0.11
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1.0.1
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1.0.2
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1.0.3
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1.0.4
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1.0.5
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.1
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.2
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.3
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.4
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.5
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.6
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5.0.7
IBM DB2 Connect=11.1.0.0
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1452?

CVE-2017-1452 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-1452?

To fix CVE-2017-1452, you should apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected DB2 versions.

3

Which versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2017-1452?

CVE-2017-1452 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1, including DB2 Connect Server.

4

Can CVE-2017-1452 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2017-1452 requires local access for exploitation, as it involves local user privileges.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2017-1452 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-1452 could allow local users to overwrite DB2 files, potentially causing data loss or corruption.

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