Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-1508 is a privilege escalation issue in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.1. A local user already logged in as a database administrator could gain root privileges on the server. This is mainly a risk for database hosts where DBA accounts are shared, weakly controlled, or could be compromised. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.1, especially where DBA users have local server access. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the sources. Prioritize remediation for critical database hosts running Informix 12.1. The issue is not described as remotely exploitable, but a compromised or misused DBA account could become full server compromise. Mitigation focus: Identify any IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.1 deployments.; Review IBM advisory swg22006872 for supported fixes or upgrade guidance.; Restrict local login access for Informix DBA accounts..
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- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129620CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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