CVE-2005-4864: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2005
·
Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in libdb2.so in IBM DB2 7.x and 8.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long DB2LPORT environment variable.

Affected Software

20 affected components
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.0
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.0
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.2
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.0
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.0
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.0
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.2
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.2
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.0
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.2
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.0
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Oct 7, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4864?

CVE-2005-4864 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4864?

To fix CVE-2005-4864, ensure that the affected versions of IBM DB2 are updated to the latest secure versions provided by IBM.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2005-4864?

Local users of IBM DB2 versions 7.x and 8.1 on various operating systems are affected by CVE-2005-4864.

4

What causes CVE-2005-4864?

CVE-2005-4864 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow resulting from a long DB2LPORT environment variable.

5

Can CVE-2005-4864 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2005-4864 is a local vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without local user access.

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