CVE-2005-4864: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What causes CVE-2005-4864?
CVE-2005-4864 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow resulting from a long DB2LPORT environment variable.
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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