Vulnerability identifier: #VU13610

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1566

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw on systems that invoke the tool with elevated privileges. A local attacker can trigger a format string flaw in the 'db2support' tool and execute arbitrary ode with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM DB2: 11.1.0.0, 10.5, 10.1, 9.7.0.0

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External links
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016182

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.