7.5
CWE
189 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-0711: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 20 2012(Updated: )

Integer signedness error in the db2dasrrm process in the DB2 Administration Server (DAS) in IBM DB2 9.1 through FP11, 9.5 before FP9, and 9.7 through FP5 on UNIX platforms allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp10
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp11
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp2
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp2a
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp3
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp3a
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp4
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp4a
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp6
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp6a
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp7
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp7a
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp8
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.1-fp9
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp2
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp2a
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp3
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp3a
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp3b
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp4
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp4a
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp6
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp6a
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp7
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.5-fp8
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7-fp1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7-fp2
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7-fp3
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7-fp3a
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7-fp4
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7-fp5
IBM AIX
Linux Kernel
SunOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-0711?

    CVE-2012-0711 has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating it is a high severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-0711?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-0711, upgrade your IBM DB2 software to the latest fix pack available.

  • Which versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2012-0711?

    CVE-2012-0711 affects DB2 versions 9.1 through FP11, 9.5 before FP9, and 9.7 through FP5.

  • Can CVE-2012-0711 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-0711 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0711?

    CVE-2012-0711 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow due to an integer signedness error.

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