CVE-2005-4870: Buffer Overflow
Stack-based buffer overflows in the (1) xmlvarcharfromfile, (2) xmlclobfromfile, (3) xmlfilefromvarchar, and (4) xmlfilefromclob function calls in IBM DB2 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a 94-byte second argument, which causes the return address to be overwritten with a pointer to the argument.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4870?
CVE-2005-4870 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4870?
To fix CVE-2005-4870, upgrade to a patched version of IBM DB2 that addresses the stack-based buffer overflow issues.
What type of software is vulnerable in CVE-2005-4870?
CVE-2005-4870 specifically affects IBM DB2 version 8.1.
What attack vector does CVE-2005-4870 utilize?
CVE-2005-4870 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via crafted function calls that trigger buffer overflows.
What functions are involved in the CVE-2005-4870 vulnerability?
The functions xmlvarcharfromfile, xmlclobfromfile, xmlfilefromvarchar, and xmlfilefromclob in IBM DB2 are involved in CVE-2005-4870.