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CVE-2012-3324

9.0 · HIGH

Directory traversal vulnerability in the UTL_FILE module in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect 10.1 before FP1 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to modify, delete, or read arbitrary files via a pat…

Published Sep 25, 2012ibmCWE-22EPSS 3.56%

Overview

CVE-2012-3324 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm db2. It was published on September 25, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the UTL_FILE module in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect 10.1 before FP1 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to modify, delete, or read arbitrary files via a pathname in the file field.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update db2 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3324?

CVE-2012-3324 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm db2. It was published on September 25, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-3324?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-3324?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update db2 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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