Local Privilege Escalation Issue in IBM DB2 on Multiple Operating Systems
CVE-2016-5995

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Db2
Db2 Connect
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 October 2016

What is CVE-2016-5995?

The vulnerability in IBM DB2 allows local users to exploit an untrusted search path to gain elevated privileges. This occurs when a setuid or setgid program accesses a maliciously crafted library, commonly referred to as a Trojan horse library, on Linux, AIX, and HP-UX operating systems. This security flaw can enable unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions, potentially compromising system integrity.

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT17012
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT16921
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036837
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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