CVE-2017-1438 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local user with DB2 instance owner privileges to obtain root access. IBM X-Force ID: 128057.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7
Ibm	Db2 Connect	9.7
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006885PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100685Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039300Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128057Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006885PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100685Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039300Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128057Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1438?

CVE-2017-1438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local user with DB2 instance owner privileges to obtain root access. IBM X-Force ID: 128057.

How severe is CVE-2017-1438?

CVE-2017-1438 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1438?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2, Ibm Db2 Connect, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.