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CVE-2005-4865: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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=7.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.0
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.1
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=8.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=7.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=8.0
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-2005-4865?

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

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-4865?

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

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-4865?

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

  • 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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