MEDIUM
CVE-2007-1228
CWE-287Published: March 2, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
IBM DB2 UDB 8.2 before Fixpak 7 (aka fixpack 14), and DB2 9 before Fix Pack 2, on UNIX allows the "fenced" user to access certain unauthorized directories.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-1228 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/24387Vendor Advisory
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http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY86711Vendor Advisory
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http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY87492Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/24387Vendor Advisory
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http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY86711Vendor Advisory
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http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY87492Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-1228
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-287
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 2, 2007
Related CVEs (CWE-287)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-1228 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.