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CVE-2014-0907

7.2 · HIGH

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in unspecified (1) setuid and (2) setgid programs in IBM DB2 9.5, 9.7 before FP9a, 9.8, 10.1 before FP3a, and 10.5 before FP3a on Linux and UNIX allow…

Published May 30, 2014ibmEPSS 0.66%

Overview

CVE-2014-0907 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm db2. It was published on May 30, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in unspecified (1) setuid and (2) setgid programs in IBM DB2 9.5, 9.7 before FP9a, 9.8, 10.1 before FP3a, and 10.5 before FP3a on Linux and UNIX allow local users to gain root privileges via a Trojan horse library.

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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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/126940/IBM-DB2-Privilege-Escalation.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Jun/7Refsecunia.com/advisories/59451Refsecunia.com/advisories/59463Refsecunia.com/advisories/60482Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg400001841Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg400001843Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT00627Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT00684Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT00685

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0907?

CVE-2014-0907 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm db2. It was published on May 30, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0907?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0907?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-0907?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-0907 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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