Vulnerability Description
IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 15 and 9.1 before Fixpak 3 allows local users to create arbitrary directories and execute arbitrary code via a "crafted localized message file" that enables a format string attack, possibly involving the (1) OSSEMEMDBG or (2) TRC_LOG_FILE environment variable in db2licd (db2licm).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 Universal Database | <= 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=581
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26471PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018581
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY98011
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY98101
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255352
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255607
- 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/36106
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=581
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26471PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018581
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY98011
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4273?
CVE-2007-4273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 15 and 9.1 before Fixpak 3 allows local users to create arbitrary directories and execute arbitrary code via a "crafted localized message file" that enables a format string...
How severe is CVE-2007-4273?
CVE-2007-4273 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4273?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2 Universal Database.