SB2017050502 - Privilege escalation in IBM DB2 LUW
Published: May 5, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017050502
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1134)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.The weakness exists due to an unspecified condition that exists in the IBM Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms (TSAMP) component in IBM DB2 Reliable Scalable Cluster Technology. A local attacker can escalate privileges and gain root access.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in complete system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.