sdbstarter in SAP MaxDB 7.6.0.37, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using unspecified environment variables to modify configuration settings.
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41104
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0844/references
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019570
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28185
http://secunia.com/advisories/29312
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=670