CVE-2005-4871
First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )
Certain XML functions in IBM DB2 8.1 run with the privileges of DB2 instead of the logged-in user, which allows remote attackers to create or overwrite files via (1) XMLFileFromVarchar or (2) XMLFileFromClob, or read files via (3) XMLVarcharFromFile or (4) XMLClobFromFile.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4871?
CVE-2005-4871 has been categorized as a critical vulnerability due to the ability for remote attackers to access and manipulate files.
How can I fix CVE-2005-4871?
To mitigate CVE-2005-4871, upgrade to a version of IBM DB2 that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can be performed due to CVE-2005-4871?
CVE-2005-4871 allows remote attackers to create, overwrite, or read files on the server via certain XML function calls.
Which versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2005-4871?
CVE-2005-4871 specifically affects IBM DB2 version 8.1.
What are the XML functions involved in CVE-2005-4871?
The vulnerable XML functions involved in CVE-2005-4871 are XMLFileFromVarchar, XMLFileFromClob, XMLVarcharFromFile, and XMLClobFromFile.
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