APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Db2 allows instance owner to change the fenced user to root and causes any fenced routines to execute with elevated privilege. See Security Bulletin for details: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10880735
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All DB2 systems on all Linux and Unix platforms at service * * levels Version 11.1 GA through to Version 11.1 Fix Pack 4 * * iFix001. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See Error Description * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to Db2 Version 11.1.4 Fix Pack 5. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The complete fix for this problem first appears in Db2 Version 11.1.4 Fix Pack 5 and the subsequent Fix Packs.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT27203
Reported component name
DB2 FOR LUW
Reported component ID
DB2FORLUW
Reported release
B10
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2018-12-05
Closed date
2019-12-02
Last modified date
2019-12-02
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
RB10 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 December 2019