APAR status
Closed as fixed if next.
Error description
There is a vulnerability in a DB2 executables which a local user can exploit to gain elevated privilege. This vulnerability applies to Linux PPC, only. See security bulletin for details: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990061
Local fix
See security bulletin for details: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21990061
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All DB2 systems on all Linux PPC platforms at service levels * * Version 9.7 GA through to Version 9.7 Fix Pack 10. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See Error Description * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to DB2 V10.5 FP8.  * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT17010
Reported component name
DB2 FOR LUW
Reported component ID
DB2FORLUW
Reported release
970
Status
CLOSED FIN
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-09-12
Closed date
2017-01-31
Last modified date
2017-01-31
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Applicable component levels
R970 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
31 January 2017