CVE-2007-6052: High severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Nov 20, 2007
·
Updated

IBM DB2 UDB 9.1 before Fixpak 4 does not properly perform vector aggregation, which might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and DBMS crash), related to an "overflow." NOTE: the vendor description of this issue is too vague to be certain that it is security-related.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Unix Unix
IBM DB2 Universal Database<=9.1

Remediation

Event History

Nov 20, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:46 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6052?

CVE-2007-6052 has a potential severity related to denial of service due to a divide-by-zero error.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-6052?

The recommended fix for CVE-2007-6052 is to apply Fixpak 4 or a later update to IBM DB2 UDB 9.1.

3

Which versions of IBM DB2 UDB are affected by CVE-2007-6052?

CVE-2007-6052 affects IBM DB2 UDB version 9.1 prior to Fixpak 4.

4

What type of attack can CVE-2007-6052 enable?

CVE-2007-6052 may enable attackers to perform a denial of service attack by causing a crash of the DBMS.

5

Is CVE-2007-6052 security-related?

While the vendor's description of CVE-2007-6052 is vague, it involves conditions that could lead to service disruptions, suggesting a potential security-related concern.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203