A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
IBM DB2 contain a security vulnerability which allows a malicious user to gain root privilege. This vulnerability can only be exploited by users through a local system account login.
Local fix
Please refer to security bulletin for remediation: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21970376
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 5. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See Error Description * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to DB2 Version 10.1 Fix Pack 6. * * Refer to security bulletin for remediation: * * http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21970376 * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The complete fix for this problem first appears in DB2 Version 10.1 Fix Pack 6 and all the subsequent Fix Packs.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT08751
Reported component name
DB2 FOR LUW
Reported component ID
DB2FORLUW
Reported release
A10
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-05-06
Closed date
2017-02-28
Last modified date
2017-02-28
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:
28 February 2017