CVE-2017-1452 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

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 to obtain elevated privilege and overwrite DB2 files. IBM X-Force ID: 128180.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

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=swg22006109PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100698Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039299Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128180Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006109PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100698Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039299Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128180Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1452?

CVE-2017-1452 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 to obtain elevated privilege and overwrite DB2 files. IBM X-Force ID: 128180.

How severe is CVE-2017-1452?

CVE-2017-1452 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1452?

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