Vulnerability identifier: #VU58798
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2
Server applications /
Database software
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions when using the LOAD utility. A remote user can read files in arbitrary directory on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM DB2: 11.5 - 11.5.6.0, 11.1 FP1 - 11.1.4.6, 10.5 - 10.5.0.11, 10.1 - 10.1.0.6, 9.7 - 9.7.0.11
External links
http://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-ibm-db2-may-be-vulnerable-to-an-information-disclosure-when-using-the-load-utility-as-under-certain-circumstances-the-load-utility-does-not-enforce-directory-restricti/
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523804
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.