Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2019-4448 is a local privilege-escalation flaw in IBM DB2 High Performance Unload for LUW. Certain 6.1 releases include setuid-root binaries that can load DB2 libraries from a privileged context, allowing code execution with root authority. This is high urgency on systems where untrusted or broadly shared local accounts exist. Exposure is limited to systems running IBM DB2 High Performance Unload for LUW versions 6.1, 6.1.0.1, 6.1.0.1 IF1, 6.1.0.2, 6.1.0.2 IF1, or 6.1.0.1 IF2. The flaw requires local access to the affected host or equivalent ability to run the vulnerable binaries. Prioritize remediation for affected database utility servers, especially shared or production hosts. The issue can turn local access into root control, creating a path to full system compromise. It is not reported as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but the impact justifies prompt vendor-guided action. Mitigation focus: Identify all installations of IBM DB2 High Performance Unload for LUW.; Check IBM advisory ibm10964592 and X-Force 163489 for official remediation.; Prioritize remediation on shared, production, or administrator-accessible database hosts..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/S:U/AV:L/C:H/AC:L/A:H/PR:N/I:H/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
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CVSS:3.0/UI:N/S:U/AV:L/C:H/AC:L/A:H/PR:N/I:H/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.55.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.0/UI:N/S:U/AV:L/C:H/AC:L/A:H/PR:N/I:H/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-db2-cve20194448-priv-escalation (163489)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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