CVE-2006-6638: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Dec 19 2006(Updated: )
IBM DB2 8.1 before FixPak 14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted SQLJRA packet, which causes a NULL pointer dereference in the sqle_db2ra_as_recvrequest function in DB2ENGN.DLL, a different issue than CVE-2006-4257.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.4 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.6 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.10 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.8a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.6c | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.8 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.7b | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.9a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.1.9 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6638?
CVE-2006-6638 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6638?
To fix CVE-2006-6638, update IBM DB2 to version 8.1 FixPak 14 or later.
What versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2006-6638?
CVE-2006-6638 affects IBM DB2 versions 8.1.4 through 8.1.9.
Can CVE-2006-6638 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6638 can be exploited by remote attackers.
What type of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2006-6638?
CVE-2006-6638 affects systems running IBM DB2 Universal Database versions 8.1 on AIX and other platforms.
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