Vulnerability Description
IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW 6.1, 6.1.0.1, 6.1.0.1 IF1, 6.1.0.2, 6.1.0.2 IF1, and 6.1.0.1 IF2 db2hpum_debug is a setuid root binary which trusts the PATH environment variable. A low privileged user can execute arbitrary commands as root by altering the PATH variable to point to a user controlled location. When a crash is induced the trojan gdb command is executed. IBM X-Force ID: 163488.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 High Performance Unload Load | 6.1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964592PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163488VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964592PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163488VDB EntryVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-4447?
CVE-2019-4447 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW 6.1, 6.1.0.1, 6.1.0.1 IF1, 6.1.0.2, 6.1.0.2 IF1, and 6.1.0.1 IF2 db2hpum_debug is a setuid root binary which trusts the PATH environment variable. A low pr...
How severe is CVE-2019-4447?
CVE-2019-4447 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-2019-4447?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2 High Performance Unload Load, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.