CVE-2007-6048

CVE-2007-6048 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Universal Database with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

IBM DB2 UDB 9.1 before Fixpak 4 uses incorrect permissions on ACLs for DB2NODES.CFG, which has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: the vendor description of this issue is too vague to be certain that it is security-related.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6048?
IBM DB2 UDB 9.1 before Fixpak 4 uses incorrect permissions on ACLs for DB2NODES.CFG, which has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: the vendor description of this issue is too vague to be certain that it is security-related.
How severe is CVE-2007-6048?
CVE-2007-6048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6048 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6048?
CVE-2007-6048 affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6048?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-6048 published?
CVE-2007-6048 was published on 2007-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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