CVE-2019-4447

Description

IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW 6.1, 6.1.0.1, 6.1.0.1 IF1, 6.1.0.2, 6.1.0.2 IF1, and 6.1.0.1 IF2 db2hpum_debug is a setuid root binary which trusts the PATH environment variable. A low privileged user can execute arbitrary commands as root by altering the PATH variable to point to a user controlled location. When a crash is induced the trojan gdb command is executed. IBM X-Force ID: 163488.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964592 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163488 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4447?
CVE-2019-4447 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-4447?
To fix CVE-2019-4447, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-4447 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-4447 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-4447?
CVE-2019-4447 affects IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW.
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