Description
IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW 6.1, 6.1.0.1, 6.1.0.1 IF1, 6.1.0.2, 6.1.0.2 IF1, and 6.1.0.1 IF2 db2hpum_debug is a setuid root binary which trusts the PATH environment variable. A low privileged user can execute arbitrary commands as root by altering the PATH variable to point to a user controlled location. When a crash is induced the trojan gdb command is executed. IBM X-Force ID: 163488.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| IBM | DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW | 6.1; 6.1.0.1; 6.1.0.1IF1; 6.1.0.2; 6.1.0.2IF1; 6.1.0.1IF2 |
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964592Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163488VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964592Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/163488VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 26, 2019
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified