CVE-2009-4334: Medium severity ibm db2 universal database vulnerability

Published Dec 16, 2009
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Updated

The Self Tuning Memory Manager (STMM) component in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP8, 9.5 before FP5, and 9.7 before FP1 uses 0666 permissions for the STMM log file, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or have unspecified other impact by writing to this file.

Affected Software

19 affected components
IBM DB2=9.1-fp4
IBM DB2=9.5
IBM DB2=9.1-fp6a
IBM DB2=9.1-fp1
IBM DB2=9.1
IBM DB2=9.1-fp5
IBM DB2=9.5-fp1
IBM DB2=9.1-fp3
IBM DB2=9.1-fp3a
IBM DB2=9.5-fp2a
IBM DB2=9.1-fp6
IBM DB2=9.1-fp2
IBM DB2=9.1-fp4a
IBM DB2=9.5-fp3b
IBM DB2=9.5-fp2
IBM DB2=9.7
IBM DB2=9.1-fp7
IBM DB2=9.5-fp3
IBM DB2=9.5-fp3a

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21293566

Event History

Dec 16, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4334?

CVE-2009-4334 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential denial of service and unauthorized access risks it poses.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4334?

To fix CVE-2009-4334, update IBM DB2 to versions 9.1 FP8, 9.5 FP5, or 9.7 FP1 or later.

3

What versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2009-4334?

CVE-2009-4334 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.1 up to FP7, 9.5 up to FP4, and 9.7 up to FP1.

4

What impact does CVE-2009-4334 have on IBM DB2 users?

CVE-2009-4334 can allow local users to write to the STMM log file, potentially leading to a denial of service.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2009-4334?

Detailed information regarding CVE-2009-4334 can typically be found in security advisories and IBM’s official documentation.

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