Vulnerabilities > CVE-2017-1434 - Information Exposure vulnerability in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect

047910
CVSS 4.7 - MEDIUM
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
HIGH
Privileges required
LOW
Confidentiality impact
HIGH
Integrity impact
NONE
Availability impact
NONE
local
high complexity
ibm
CWE-200
nessus
NVD
Published: 2017-09-12
Updated: 2024-11-21

Summary

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) under unusual circumstances, could expose highly sensitive information in the error log to a local user.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Ibm
2
OS
Linux
1
OS
Microsoft
1

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Subverting Environment Variable Values
    The attacker directly or indirectly modifies environment variables used by or controlling the target software. The attacker's goal is to cause the target software to deviate from its expected operation in a manner that benefits the attacker.
  • Footprinting
    An attacker engages in probing and exploration activity to identify constituents and properties of the target. Footprinting is a general term to describe a variety of information gathering techniques, often used by attackers in preparation for some attack. It consists of using tools to learn as much as possible about the composition, configuration, and security mechanisms of the targeted application, system or network. Information that might be collected during a footprinting effort could include open ports, applications and their versions, network topology, and similar information. While footprinting is not intended to be damaging (although certain activities, such as network scans, can sometimes cause disruptions to vulnerable applications inadvertently) it may often pave the way for more damaging attacks.
  • Exploiting Trust in Client (aka Make the Client Invisible)
    An attack of this type exploits a programs' vulnerabilities in client/server communication channel authentication and data integrity. It leverages the implicit trust a server places in the client, or more importantly, that which the server believes is the client. An attacker executes this type of attack by placing themselves in the communication channel between client and server such that communication directly to the server is possible where the server believes it is communicating only with a valid client. There are numerous variations of this type of attack.
  • Browser Fingerprinting
    An attacker carefully crafts small snippets of Java Script to efficiently detect the type of browser the potential victim is using. Many web-based attacks need prior knowledge of the web browser including the version of browser to ensure successful exploitation of a vulnerability. Having this knowledge allows an attacker to target the victim with attacks that specifically exploit known or zero day weaknesses in the type and version of the browser used by the victim. Automating this process via Java Script as a part of the same delivery system used to exploit the browser is considered more efficient as the attacker can supply a browser fingerprinting method and integrate it with exploit code, all contained in Java Script and in response to the same web page request by the browser.
  • Session Credential Falsification through Prediction
    This attack targets predictable session ID in order to gain privileges. The attacker can predict the session ID used during a transaction to perform spoofing and session hijacking.

Nessus

  • NASL familyDatabases
    NASL idDB2_1112FP2_36792_NIX.NASL
    descriptionAccording to its version, the installation of IBM DB2 running on the remote host is either 9.7 prior to fix pack 11 Special Build 36826, 10.1 prior to fix pack 6 Special Build 36827, 10.5 prior to fix pack 7 Special Build 36828, or 11.1.2.2 prior to fix pack 2 Special Build 36792. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities related to privilege escalation as described in the advisories. Note: swg22007183 only affects 10.5.x and 11.1.2.2.x, and swg22005740 only affects 11.1.2.2.x.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id103252
    published2017-09-15
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/103252
    titleIBM DB2 9.7 < FP11 Special Build 36826 / 10.1 < FP6 Special Build 36827 / 10.5 < FP8 Special Build 36828 / 11.1.2.2 < FP2 Special Build 36792 Multiple Vulnerabilities (UNIX)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(103252);
  script_version("1.7");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/12");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2017-1420",
    "CVE-2017-1434",
    "CVE-2017-1438",
    "CVE-2017-1439",
    "CVE-2017-1452",
    "CVE-2017-1519"
  );

  script_name(english:"IBM DB2 9.7 < FP11 Special Build 36826 / 10.1 < FP6 Special Build 36827 / 10.5 < FP8 Special Build 36828 / 11.1.2.2 < FP2 Special Build 36792 Multiple Vulnerabilities (UNIX)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the DB2 signature.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote database server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"According to its version, the installation of IBM DB2 running on the
remote host is either 9.7 prior to fix pack 11 Special Build 36826,
10.1 prior to fix pack 6 Special Build 36827, 10.5 prior to fix
pack 7 Special Build 36828, or 11.1.2.2 prior to fix pack 2 Special 
Build 36792. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
vulnerabilities related to privilege escalation as described in the advisories.

Note: swg22007183 only affects 10.5.x and 11.1.2.2.x, and swg22005740 
only affects 11.1.2.2.x.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006061");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006885");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006109");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007183");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007186");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005740");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Apply the appropriate IBM DB2 Special Build based on the most recent
fix pack level for your branch.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2017-1452");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2016/09/07");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2016/09/07");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2017/09/15");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:db2");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Databases");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2017-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("db2_installed.nbin");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/DB2 Server");
  script_exclude_keys("SMB/db2/Installed");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("install_func.inc");
include("db2_report_func.inc");

# The remote host's OS is Windows, not Linux.
if (get_kb_item("SMB/db2/Installed")) audit(AUDIT_OS_NOT, "Linux", "Windows");

app = "DB2 Server";
install  = get_single_install(app_name:app, exit_if_unknown_ver:TRUE);

# DB2 has an optional OpenSSH server that will run on 
# windows.  We need to exit out if we picked up the windows
# installation that way.
if ("Windows" >< install['platform'])
  audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, "Linux based operating system");

port     = install['port'];
version  = kb_version = install['version'];
path     = install['path'];
special_build = install['special_build'];
if(!port) port = 0;

if (empty_or_null(special_build)) special_build = "None";
if (special_build != "None") kb_version += " with Special Build " + special_build;

fix_ver = NULL;
fix_build = NULL;

if (version =~ "^9\.7\.")
{
  fix_ver = "9.7.0.11";
  fix_build = "36826";
}
else if (version =~ "^10\.1\.")
{
  fix_ver = "10.1.0.6";
  fix_build = "36827";
}
else if (version =~ "^10\.5\.")
{
  fix_ver = "10.5.0.8";
  fix_build = "36828";
}
else if (version =~ "^11\.")
{
  fix_ver = "11.1.2.2";
  fix_build = "36792";
}
else
  audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, app, kb_version, path);

vuln = FALSE;
if (!isnull(fix_ver))
{
  cmp = ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fix_ver, strict:FALSE);
  # less than current fix pack
  if(cmp < 0)
    vuln = TRUE;
  else if (cmp == 0 && !isnull(fix_build))
  {
    # missing special build or less than current special build
    if (special_build == "None" || ver_compare(ver:special_build, fix:fix_build, strict:FALSE) < 0)
      vuln = TRUE;
  }
}

if (!vuln)
    audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, app, kb_version, path);

report_db2(
    severity          : SECURITY_HOLE,
    port              : port,
    product           : app,
    path              : path,
    installed_version : version,
    fixed_version     : fix_ver,
    special_installed : special_build,
    special_fix       : fix_build);
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idDB2_CONNECT_1112FP2_36792_WIN.NASL
    descriptionAccording to its version, the installation of IBM DB2 running on the remote host is either 10.5 prior to fix pack 8 Special Build 36828, or 11.1.2.2 prior to fix pack 2 Special Build 36792. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities related to denial of service and possible exposure of highly sensitive information as described in the advisories. Note: swg22005740 only affects 11.1.2.2.x.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id103254
    published2017-09-15
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/103254
    titleIBM DB2 10.5 < FP8 Special Build 36828 / 11.1.2.2 < FP2 Special Build 36792 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(103254);
  script_version("1.8");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/12");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2017-1434", "CVE-2017-1519");

  script_name(english:"IBM DB2 10.5 < FP8 Special Build 36828 / 11.1.2.2 < FP2 Special Build 36792 Multiple Vulnerabilities (Windows)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the DB2 Connect signature.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote database server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"According to its version, the installation of IBM DB2 running on the
  remote host is either 10.5 prior to fix
  pack 8 Special Build 36828, or 11.1.2.2 prior to fix pack 2 Special
  Build 36792. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
  vulnerabilities related to denial of service and possible
  exposure of highly sensitive information as described in the advisories.

  Note: swg22005740 only affects 11.1.2.2.x.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22007183");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22005740");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Apply the appropriate IBM DB2 Connect Special Build
based on the most recent fix pack level for your branch.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2017-1434");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2017/09/07");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2017/09/07");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2017/09/15");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:db2_connect");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2017-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("db2_and_db2_connect_installed.nbin");
  script_require_keys("SMB/db2_connect/Installed");

  exit(0);
}

include("audit.inc");
include("global_settings.inc");
include("install_func.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("db2_report_func.inc");

app = "DB2 Connect Server";
if(!get_kb_item("SMB/db2_connect/Installed")) audit(AUDIT_NOT_INST, app);
install = get_single_install(app_name:app, exit_if_unknown_ver:TRUE);
version = report_version = install['version'];

special_build = install['special_build'];
if (empty_or_null(special_build)) special_build = "None";
if (special_build != "None") report_version += " with Special Build " + special_build;

path = install['path'];

fix_ver = NULL;
fix_build = NULL;

if (version =~ "^10\.5\.")
{
  fix_ver = "10.5.800.381";
  fix_build = "36828";
}
else if (version =~ "^11\.")
{
  fix_ver = "11.1.2020.1393";
  fix_build = "36792";
}
else
  audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, app, report_version, path);

vuln = FALSE;
cmp = ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fix_ver, strict:FALSE);
# less than current fix pack                                      
if (cmp < 0)
  vuln = TRUE;
else if (cmp == 0 && !isnull(fix_build))
{
  # missing special build or less than current special build      
  if (special_build == "None" || ver_compare(ver:special_build, fix:fix_build, strict:FALSE) < 0)
    vuln = TRUE;
}

if (!vuln)
  audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, app, report_version, path);

port = get_kb_item("SMB/transport");
if (!port) port = 445;

report_db2(
    severity          : SECURITY_NOTE,
    port              : port,
    product           : app,
    path              : path,
    installed_version : version,
    fixed_version     : fix_ver,
    special_installed : special_build,
    special_fix       : fix_build);

References