Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in IBM DB2 9.7 through FP11, 10.1 through FP5, 10.5 before FP8, and 11.1 GA on Linux, AIX, and HP-UX allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse library that is accessed by a setuid or setgid program.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7 |
| Ibm | Db2 Connect | 9.7 |
| Hp | Hp-Ux | All versions |
| Ibm | Aix | All versions |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT16921Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT17010Permissions Required
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT17011Permissions Required
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT17012Permissions Required
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990061PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93012
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036837
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT16921Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT17010Permissions Required
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT17011Permissions Required
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT17012Permissions Required
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990061PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93012
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036837
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5995?
CVE-2016-5995 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in IBM DB2 9.7 through FP11, 10.1 through FP5, 10.5 before FP8, and 11.1 GA on Linux, AIX, and HP-UX allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse librar...
How severe is CVE-2016-5995?
CVE-2016-5995 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5995?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2, Ibm Db2 Connect, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel.