Vulnerability Description
Multiple race conditions in IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 15 and 9.1 before Fixpak 3 allow local users to gain root privileges via a symlink attack on certain files.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 Universal Database | <= 8.0 |
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=578
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26471PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018581
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY98210
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY99261
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255352Patch
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255607Patch
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-August/001765.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25339
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2912
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36069
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=578
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26471PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018581
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY98210
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4270?
CVE-2007-4270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Multiple race conditions in IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 15 and 9.1 before Fixpak 3 allow local users to gain root privileges via a symlink attack on certain files.
How severe is CVE-2007-4270?
CVE-2007-4270 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2 Universal Database.