CVE-2017-1438

moderate-risk

Published 2017-09-12

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local user with DB2 instance owner privileges to obtain root access. IBM X-Force ID: 128057.

Do I need to act?

0.07% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 6.7/10 Medium

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (20)

Db2

Db2 Connect

Affected Vendors

Ibm

References (8)

Patch http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006885

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100685

Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039300

Vendor Advisory https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128057

Patch http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006885

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100685

Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039300

Vendor Advisory https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128057

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moderate-risk

Severity 21/34 · High

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 26/34 · High