A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
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 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 or see "Local Fix" * * portion for other suggestions. * ****************************************************************
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
IT17011
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
2016-09-12
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:
26 September 2021