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IBM DB2 9.7 before Fix Pack 2 (FP2) does not perform the expected access control on the monitor administrative views in the SYSIBMADM schema. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to access sensitive information through unspecified vectors.
Overview
This vulnerability affects IBM DB2 version 9.7 before Fix Pack 2 (FP2). Attackers can exploit this issue to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the monitor administrative views within the SYSIBMADM schema. The vulnerability was first made public on August 27, 2010.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to upgrade their IBM DB2 installations to at least Fix Pack 2 (FP2) or later. By applying the necessary patches and updates provided by IBM, organizations can mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information via the monitor administrative views in the SYSIBMADM schema.
References
- IBM Security Bulletin: IC67819 - http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC67819
- OVAL Definition: oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14430 - https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14430
- IBM Support Document: http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21432298
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- InformationInformation
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
