===================================================================== CERT-Renater Note d'Information No. 2013/VULN511 _____________________________________________________________________ DATE : 15/11/2013 HARDWARE PLATFORM(S): / OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Linux, Unix running IBM DB2 versions 9.1, 9.5, 9.7, 9.8, 10.1. ====================================================================== http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21639355&myns=swgimgmt&mynp=OCSSEPGG&mynp=OCSSEPDU&mync=E ______________________________________________________________________ Security Bulletin: Privilege escalation vulnerability in IBM DB2's Audit Facility (CVE-2013-3475). Flash (Alert) Document information DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows Monitor - Db2Audit Software version: 9.1, 9.5, 9.7, 9.8, 10.1 Operating system(s): AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Linux iSeries, Linux pSeries, Linux zSeries, Solaris Software edition: Advanced Enterprise Server, Enterprise Server, Express, Express-C, Personal, Workgroup Server Reference #: 1639355 Modified date: 2013-11-14 Abstract Vulnerability in IBM DB2's Audit Facility could allow an escalation of privilege attack. Content VULNERABILITY DETAILS CVE ID: CVE-2013-3475 Description: The IBM DB2 products listed below contain a security vulnerability in the DB2 Audit Facility which allows an attacker to gain DB2 instance owner level privileges. This vulnerability can only be exploited by users through a local system account login and it can be exploited even when the audit facility is not enabled. CVSS: CVSS Base Score: 6.6 CVSS Temporal Score: See http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/84358 for the current score CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined CVSS String: (AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C) AFFECTED PLATFORMS: The following IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect V9.1, V9.5, V9.7 and V10.1 editions running on AIX, Linux, HP and Solaris (this vulnerability is not applicable to DB2 on Windows.). IBM DB2 Express Edition IBM DB2 Workgroup Server Edition IBM DB2 Enterprise Server Edition IBM DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition IBM DB2 Connect Application Server Edition IBM DB2 Connect Enterprise Edition IBM DB2 Connect Unlimited Edition for System i IBM DB2 Connect Unlimited Edition for System z The following IBM V9.8 editions running on AIX and Linux: IBM DB2 pureScale Feature for Enterprise Server Edition REMEDIATION: The recommended solution is to apply the appropriate fix for this vulnerability. FIX: The fix for this vulnerability is available for download for DB2 and DB2 Connect release V10.1 FP3. For DB2 and DB2 Connect V9.5, V9.7 and V9.8, the fix is planned to be made available in future fix packs. DB2 and DB2 Connect V9.1 are no longer supported and therefore no patch will be made available. Please upgrade to a supported version of DB2 or DB2 Connect, as applicable, and apply the fix. Customers who have an extended support contract for this version may contact support to request a fix under the terms of their contract. A special build with an interim patch for this issue may be requested for DB2 and DB2 Connect V9.5 FP9 & FP10, V9.7 FP7 & FP8, V9.8 FP5 and V10.1 FP2. Please contact your service representative to request the special build and reference the APAR number for the release you want. Release APAR Download URL V9.5 IC92463 Not available. Please contact technical support. V9.7 IC92495 Not available. Please contact technical support. V9.8 IC92496 Not available. Please contact technical support. V10.1 FP3 IC92498 http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24035759 Contact Technical Support: In the United States and Canada dial 1-800-IBM-SERV View the support contacts for other countries outside of the United States. Electronically open a Service Request with DB2 Technical Support. WORKAROUND: None. MITIGATION: None. REFERENCES: Complete CVSS Guide On-line Calculator V2 X-Force Vulnerability Database - 84358 CVE-2013-3475 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: This problem was reported to IBM by Bartlomiej Balcerek via Secunia SVCRP. CHANGE HISTORY: May 31, 2013: Original version published. September 30, 2013: V10.1 FP3 shipped. Updated download URL. November 14, 2013: Added: vulnerability exploitable even when audit is not enabled/used. *The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Flash. Note: According to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is an "industry open standard designed to convey vulnerability severity and help to determine urgency and priority of response." IBM PROVIDES THE CVSS SCORES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS Note: IBMs statements regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at IBMs sole discretion. Information regarding potential future products is intended to outline our general product direction and it should not be relied on in making a purchasing decision. The information mentioned regarding potential future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code or functionality. 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