Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-4033 is an IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect privilege issue. A remote user who already has database access and EXPLAIN authority may execute DML statements they should not be able to run. Business risk is unauthorized data changes or manipulation in affected database environments. Exposure is most likely where affected DB2 or DB2 Connect versions remain deployed and users have EXPLAIN authority. Internet exposure is not the main requirement; authenticated database access is required. Legacy DB2 instances may be the highest concern. Treat as a targeted database access-control risk, not a wormable emergency. Prioritize legacy DB2 environments, sensitive data stores, and systems with broad EXPLAIN authority grants. Remediate through IBM-supported maintenance and permission review. Mitigation focus: Check IBM security bulletin and APARs for the applicable fixed maintenance level.; Upgrade affected DB2 and DB2 Connect deployments to vendor-supported fixed versions.; Review and minimize EXPLAIN authority grants across DB2 environments..
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- db2-explain-cve20134033-priv-esc(86093)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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