CVE-2005-4865: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2005
·
Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in call in IBM DB2 7.x and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long libname.

Affected Software

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

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/12733/

Patch Available

http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY62041

Patch Available

http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21181228

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11399

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4865?

CVE-2005-4865 has a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4865?

To fix CVE-2005-4865, apply the recommended patches from IBM for the affected versions of DB2.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2005-4865?

CVE-2005-4865 affects IBM DB2 Universal Database versions 7.x and 8.1 on various platforms.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-4865?

CVE-2005-4865 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2005-4865 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-4865 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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