Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2003-1049 is a legacy IBM DB2 Universal Database 7 issue. Before FixPak 12, some DMS directories were created with overly permissive 777 permissions, allowing local users to modify or delete certain DB2 files. The main business concern is database integrity or availability loss on systems where untrusted local access exists. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy DB2 Universal Database 7 installations before FixPak 12 using DMS directories, especially hosts with multiple local users or weak account separation. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected DB2 systems support critical workloads or shared local access. Prioritize confirmation and patching where DB2 UDB 7 remains in production. Mitigation focus: Confirm whether IBM DB2 UDB 7 is still present anywhere.; Apply IBM DB2 UDB 7 FixPak 12 or later where applicable.; Review IBM APAR guidance IY44841 and IY44842 before changes..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- db2-dms-insecure-permissions(14030)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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