2.6
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1905

First published: Wed Jun 03 2009(Updated: )

The Common Code Infrastructure component in IBM DB2 8 before FP17, 9.1 before FP7, and 9.5 before FP4, when LDAP security (aka IBMLDAPauthserver) and anonymous bind are enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass password authentication and establish a database connection via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Db2=8.0-fp11
IBM Db2=8.0-fp10
IBM Db2=9.1-fp1
IBM Db2<=9.1
IBM Db2=9.1-fp3
IBM Db2=8.0-fix_pack15
IBM Db2=9.1-fp3a
IBM Db2=8.0-fp14
IBM Db2<=8.0
IBM Db2=8.0-fp1
IBM Db2=9.1-fp2
IBM Db2<=9.5
IBM Db2=9.1-fp4a
IBM Db2=8.0-fp13
IBM Db2=9.5-fp2
IBM Db2=8.0-fp12
IBM Db2=9.5-fp3
IBM Db2=8.0-fp15
IBM Db2=9.5-fp2
IBM Db2=9.5-fp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1905?

    CVE-2009-1905 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to databases.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1905?

    To mitigate CVE-2009-1905, update IBM DB2 to the latest fix pack where this vulnerability has been patched.

  • Which versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2009-1905?

    CVE-2009-1905 affects IBM DB2 versions 8.0 before FP17, 9.1 before FP7, and 9.5 before FP4.

  • Can CVE-2009-1905 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-1905 can be exploited remotely by attackers under certain configurations.

  • What security feature is compromised in CVE-2009-1905?

    CVE-2009-1905 compromises password authentication when LDAP security and anonymous bind are enabled.

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