Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in db2pd in IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) 8 before FixPak 16 and 9 before Fix Pack 4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a modified DB2INSTANCE environment variable that points to a malicious library. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2008-0697.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 Universal Database | <= 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v82/APA
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=653Patch
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019319
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ03546
- ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v82/APA
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=653Patch
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019319
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ03546
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5757?
CVE-2007-5757 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in db2pd in IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) 8 before FixPak 16 and 9 before Fix Pack 4 allows local users to gain root privileges via a modified DB2INSTANCE enviro...
How severe is CVE-2007-5757?
CVE-2007-5757 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-2007-5757?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2 Universal Database.