7.8
CWE
502
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1677

First published: Thu Mar 22 2018(Updated: )

IBM Data Server Driver for JDBC and SQLJ (IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1) deserializes the contents of /tmp/connlicj.bin which leads to object injection and potentially arbitrary code execution depending on the classpath. IBM X-Force ID: 133999.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1677?

    CVE-2017-1677 has a high severity rating due to its potential for object injection and arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1677?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-1677, it is recommended to update the IBM Data Server Driver for JDBC and SQLJ to the latest version provided by IBM.

  • What versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2017-1677?

    CVE-2017-1677 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1.

  • Can CVE-2017-1677 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-1677 can potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable software is exposed to untrusted input.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-1677 have on system security?

    The impact of CVE-2017-1677 may include unauthorized access, data manipulation, and execution of arbitrary code in the affected environment.

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