A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
IBM DB2 contains a sensitive information exposure vulnerability. A remote, authenticated DB2 user with required DB2 privileges could exploit this vulnerability by executing a series of commands via the monitoring or audit facility to view password in SQL statements containing ENCRYPT/DECRYPT UDFs or federated DDL statement.
Local fix
Refer to security bulletin for details.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All DB2 systems on all Linux, Unix and Windows platforms at * * service levels Version 10.1 GA through to Version 10.1 Fix * * Pack 4. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See Error Description * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to DB2 Version 10.1 Fix Pack 5. * * Refer to security bulletin for details: * * http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21698021 * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The complete fix for this problem first appears in DB2 Version 10.1 Fix Pack 5 and all the subsequent Fix Packs.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT07553
Reported component name
DB2 FOR LUW
Reported component ID
DB2FORLUW
Reported release
A10
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2015-03-06
Closed date
2015-07-14
Last modified date
2015-07-14
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
DB2 FOR LUW
Fixed component ID
DB2FORLUW
Applicable component levels
RA10 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 July 2015