DB2 - Problem description
| Problem IT08075 | Status: Closed |
SECURITY: DB2 CONTAINS A FILE DISCLOSURE VULNERABILITY IN THE DATABASE AUTOMATED MAINTENANCE FEATURE (CVE-2015-1883) | |
| product: | |
DB2 FOR LUW / DB2FORLUW / A50 - DB2 | |
| Problem description: | |
IBM DB2 contains a file disclosure vulnerability in the database automated maintenance feature. A remote, authenticated DB2 user with elevated privilege could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating an automated maintenance policy stored procedure to view any files owned by the DB2 fenced ID on Unix/Linux or Windows administrator on Windows. | |
| Problem Summary: | |
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All DB2 systems on all Linux, Unix and Windows platforms at * * service levels Version 10.5 GA through to Version 10.5 Fix * * Pack 5. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See Error Description * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to DB2 version 10.5 fix pack 6. * * Refer to security bulletin for details: * * http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21698308 * **************************************************************** | |
| Local Fix: | |
| Solution | |
First fixed in DB2 version 10.5 fix pack 6 | |
| Workaround | |
not known / see Local fix | |
| Timestamps | |
Date - problem reported : Date - problem closed : Date - last modified : | 01.04.2015 27.08.2015 27.08.2015 |
| Problem solved at the following versions (IBM BugInfos) | |
| Problem solved according to the fixlist(s) of the following version(s) | |
| 10.5.0.6 |
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