CVE-2009-4327: Input Validation
First published: Wed Dec 16 2009(Updated: )
The Common Code Infrastructure component in IBM DB2 9.5 before FP5 and 9.7 before FP1 does not properly validate the size of a memory pool during a creation attempt, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5-fp1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5-fp2a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5-fp3b | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5-fp2 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5-fp3 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5-fp3a |
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Reference Links
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21293566
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ43772
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37759
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC63179
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21412902
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3520
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37332
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4327?
CVE-2009-4327 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to improper memory pool size validation in IBM DB2.
How can I fix CVE-2009-4327?
The recommended fix for CVE-2009-4327 is to upgrade to IBM DB2 version 9.5 FP5 or 9.7 FP1 or later.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2009-4327?
IBM DB2 versions 9.5 before FP5 and 9.7 before FP1 are affected by CVE-2009-4327.
What type of attack can CVE-2009-4327 enable?
CVE-2009-4327 can enable attackers to cause a denial of service resulting in high memory consumption.
Is there any workaround available for CVE-2009-4327?
There are no specific workarounds mentioned for CVE-2009-4327; upgrading to a patched version is advised.
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