CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1052

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

IBM DB2 versions 7.1 and 8.1 allow the bin user to gain root privileges by modifying the shared libraries used in setuid root programs.

Risk Assessment

The ability for an unauthorized user to gain root privileges poses a serious security threat to the system and the organization's data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of DB2 and restrict access to the bin user to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

IBM DB2 7.1 and 8.1 allow the bin user to gain root privileges by modifying the shared libraries that are used in setuid root programs.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS