DB2 - Problem description
Problem IC65933 | Status: Closed |
SECURITY: BUFFER OVERRUN IN REPEAT UDF (CVE-2010-0462). | |
product: | |
DB2 FOR LUW / DB2FORLUW / 950 - DB2 | |
Problem description: | |
The scalar function REPEAT contains a buffer overrun defect that malicious user could manipulate, causing the DB2 server to trap. A valid database connection is required to exploit the vulnerability. | |
Problem Summary: | |
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All DB2 systems on all Linux, Unix and Windows platforms at * * service levels from Version 9.5 GA through to Version 9.5 * * Fix Pack 6. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See "Error Description" * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to DB2 Version 9.5 Fix Pack 6 or see "Local Fix" * * portion for other suggestions. * **************************************************************** | |
Local Fix: | |
It is not possible to revoke EXECUTE privilege on the scalar function REPEAT from PUBLIC. To minimize the exposure, revoke CONNECT privilege from PUBLIC and only grant CONNECT privilege to trusted users. | |
available fix packs: | |
DB2 Version 9.5 Fix Pack 6a for Linux, UNIX, and Windows | |
Solution | |
The complete fix for this problem first appears in DB2 Version 9.5 Fix Pack 6 and all the subsequent Fix Packs. | |
Workaround | |
not known / see Local fix | |
Timestamps | |
Date - problem reported : Date - problem closed : Date - last modified : | 28.01.2010 14.06.2010 17.08.2010 |
Problem solved at the following versions (IBM BugInfos) | |
9.5.FP6 | |
Problem solved according to the fixlist(s) of the following version(s) |