IBM DB2 9.5 sqllib/cfg/db2sprf access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM DB2 9.5. This affects an unknown part in the library sqllib/cfg/db2sprf. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2010-3733. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM DB2 9.5 (Database Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block in the library sqllib/cfg/db2sprf. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Engine Utilities component in IBM DB2 UDB 9.5 before FP6a uses world-writable permissions for the sqllib/cfg/db2sprf file, which might allow local users to gain privileges by modifying this file.

The weakness was disclosed 10/05/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-3733. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 49120 (IBM DB2 9.5 < Fix Pack 6a Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases.

Upgrading to version 9.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (49120), SecurityFocus (BID 43834†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27522†). The entries VDB-51704, VDB-54899, VDB-54898 and VDB-54897 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 49120
Nessus Name: IBM DB2 9.5 < Fix Pack 6a Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801522
OpenVAS Name: IBM DB2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Oct10)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: DB2 9.5

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-3733 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-3733
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54892

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SecurityFocus: 43834 - IBM DB2 prior to 9.5 Fix Pack 6a Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 41686
Vulnerability Center: 27522 - IBM DB2 UDB 9.5 Before FP6a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 09/26/2021 02:45
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (60), 03/07/2017 09:38 (8), 09/26/2021 02:38 (4), 09/26/2021 02:45 (2)
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