IBM DB2 DAS server buffer overflow
| db2-das-bo (51108) |  High Risk |
Description:
IBM DB2 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the DAS server. By using unknown attack vectors, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 6.8 |
| Access Vector: | Network |
| Access Complexity: | Medium |
| Authentication: | None |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | Partial |
| Temporal Score: | 5 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Refer to IBM Technote (FAQ) 1318189 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- IBM APAR IZ22004: Buffer overflow condition in DAS server code..
- IBM APAR IZ22188: Buffer overflow condition in DAS server code..
- IBM APAR IZ22190: Buffer overflow condition in DAS server code..
- IBM Technote (FAQ) 1318189: Security Vulnerabilities and HIPER APARs fixed in DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Version 8 Fix Pack 17 and Version 9.5 Fix Pack 2.
- BID-35408: IBM DB2 DAS Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-6821: Buffer overflow in the DAS server in IBM DB2 8 before FP17, 9.1 before FP5, and 9.5 before FP2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-3676 and CVE-2008-3853.
- SA31787: IBM DB2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.0 FP14
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.0 FP15
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.0 FP16
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.0 FP1
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.0 FP10
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.0 FP13
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.0 FP12
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.0 FP11
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 9.1 FP4a
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 9.1 FP3a
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 9.1 FP2
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 9.1 FP1
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 9.1 FP4
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 9.1 FP3
- IBM DB2 Universal Database 9.5 FP1
Reported:
Sep 04, 2008
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