CVE-2005-4740
First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )
IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) 810 before version 8 FixPak 10 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (db2jd service crash) by "connecting from a downlevel client."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.4 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.6 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.8a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.6c | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.8 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.7b | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.9a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.9 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.4 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.6 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.6c | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.7b | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.8 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.8a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.9 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.9a |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4740?
CVE-2005-4740 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can crash the db2jd service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4740?
To mitigate CVE-2005-4740, upgrade IBM DB2 Universal Database to version 8 FixPak 10 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-4740?
CVE-2005-4740 affects remote authenticated users of IBM DB2 Universal Database version 8.1 prior to FixPak 10.
What causes the issue in CVE-2005-4740?
The issue in CVE-2005-4740 is caused by connecting from a downlevel client, which triggers a crash in the db2jd service.
Is CVE-2005-4740 still a concern for current versions of DB2?
No, CVE-2005-4740 is not a concern for current versions as it is only relevant to versions prior to IBM DB2 UDB version 8 FixPak 10.
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