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CVE-2007-4273: IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 15 and 9.1 before Fixpak 3 allows local users to create arbitrary directories a...

IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 15 and 9.1 before Fixpak 3 allows local users to create arbitrary directories and execute arbitrary code via a "crafted localized message file" that enables a format string attack, possibly involving the (1) OSSEMEMDBG or (2) TRC_LOG_FILE environment variable in db2licd (db2licm).

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This is an old IBM DB2 Universal Database vulnerability affecting DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 15 and 9.1 before Fixpak 3. A local user on the database server could abuse localized message handling to create directories and potentially run code. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the provided sources. Exposure is mainly legacy DB2 UDB servers still running version 8 before Fixpak 15 or 9.1 before Fixpak 3. Systems without local untrusted users are less exposed, but shared administration, shell access, or compromised local accounts increase risk. Prioritize if any legacy DB2 UDB 8 or 9.1 systems remain in production, especially on shared hosts. This is not a broad internet-facing issue, but local code execution on database servers can materially affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Mitigation focus: Upgrade DB2 UDB 8 to Fixpak 15 or later.; Upgrade DB2 UDB 9.1 to Fixpak 3 or later.; Review IBM advisories and APARs for platform-specific guidance..

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