CVE-2009-4438
First published: Mon Dec 28 2009(Updated: )
The Query Compiler, Rewrite, and Optimizer component in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP8, 9.5 before FP5, and 9.7 before FP1 does not enforce privilege requirements for access to a (1) sequence or (2) global-variable object, which allows remote authenticated users to make use of data via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Db2 | =9.1-fp1 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.1-fp2 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.1-fp3 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.1-fp3a | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.1-fp4 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.1-fp4a | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.1-fp5 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.1-fp6 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.1-fp6a | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.1-fp7 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp1 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp2 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp2a | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp3 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp3a | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp3b | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp4 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.5-fp4a | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37759
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21412902
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC62583
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37332
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21293566
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC64852
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3520
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC62543
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4438?
CVE-2009-4438 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to privilege escalation risks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4438?
To fix CVE-2009-4438, update IBM DB2 to a version that is not affected, specifically to version 9.1 FP8 or later, 9.5 FP5 or later, or 9.7 FP1 or later.
What is affected by CVE-2009-4438?
CVE-2009-4438 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.1 prior to FP8, 9.5 prior to FP5, and 9.7 prior to FP1.
Who can exploit CVE-2009-4438?
CVE-2009-4438 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who have access to the vulnerable DB2 instance.
What types of objects are involved in CVE-2009-4438?
CVE-2009-4438 involves access to sequence and global-variable objects within the IBM DB2 environment.
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