CVE-2008-0697
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in DB2PD in IBM DB2 UDB before 8.2 Fixpak 16 allows local users to gain root privileges via unspecified vectors.
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Local privilege escalation in IBM DB2 UDB DB2PD tool allows local users to gain root privileges.
Vulnerability
An unspecified vulnerability exists in the DB2PD component of IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) prior to version 8.2 Fixpak 16 [1]. The exact nature of the bug is not disclosed, but it is present in the DB2PD utility.
Exploitation
A local user can exploit this vulnerability via unspecified vectors [1]. The attacker requires local access to the system, but no special privileges or user interaction beyond that are mentioned.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows a local attacker to gain root privileges [1]. This results in full compromise of the system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation
IBM has released DB2 UDB version 8.2 Fixpak 16, which addresses this vulnerability [1]. Users should upgrade to the fixed version. No workarounds or alternative mitigations have been disclosed.
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