Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2003-0758 is a local privilege escalation flaw in IBM DB2 Universal Database 7.2 before Fixpak 10. A local user could abuse a buffer overflow in db2dart to gain root privileges. It matters most on legacy DB2 hosts where non-administrators can log in or run DB2 utilities. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems still running IBM DB2 Universal Database 7.2 before Fixpak 10, especially multi-user Unix-like hosts where local accounts can access DB2 tooling. No remote attack vector is stated in the provided sources. Treat this as high priority if any DB2 7.2 systems remain in production or sensitive environments. The business risk is not broad internet exposure, but full host compromise after local access. Unsupported legacy database hosts should be upgraded, isolated, or retired. Mitigation focus: Upgrade IBM DB2 Universal Database 7.2 to Fixpak 10 or later if still present.; Check IBM guidance for supported remediation on any retained legacy DB2 deployments.; Restrict local shell access to DB2 hosts to trusted administrators only..
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- ibm-db2-db2dart-bo(13218)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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