Authorization Bypass in IBM DB2 UDB 8 by IBM

CVE-2007-4418

Summary

IBM DB2 UDB 8 versions prior to Fixpak 15 exhibit a significant security flaw where the authorization checks are not appropriately enforced. This vulnerability permits remote authenticated users, equipped with specific SELECT privileges, to potentially exert unknown effects through various unspecified methods. The implications could include unauthorized access to sensitive data or other impactful actions within the database environment. It is important to note that this issue might have connections to another reported vulnerability, though details remain scarce.

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