Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
A malicious user could use the db2dart program to overwrite files owned by the instance owner.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All DB2 systems on all Linux, Unix and Windows platforms at * * service levels from Version 9.5 GA through to Version 9.5 * * Fix Pack 5. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See Error Description * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to DB2 Version 9.5 Fix Pack 6. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The complete fix for this problem first appears in DB2 Version 9.5 Fix Pack 6 and all the subsequent Fix Packs.
Temporary fix
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APAR Information
APAR number
IC65756
Reported component name
DB2 FOR LUW
Reported component ID
DB2FORLUW
Reported release
950
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2010-01-25
Closed date
2010-08-30
Last modified date
2010-08-30
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
IC65749
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
DB2 FOR LUW
Fixed component ID
DB2FORLUW
Applicable component levels
R950 PSN
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