CVE-2014-6097: Input Validation
Published Nov 8, 2014
·Updated
IBM DB2 9.7 before FP10 and 9.8 through FP5 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted ALTER TABLE statement.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM DB2=9.7
IBM DB2=9.8
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 8, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6097?
CVE-2014-6097 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-6097?
To fix CVE-2014-6097, upgrade to IBM DB2 versions 9.7 FP10 or 9.8 FP6 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-6097?
CVE-2014-6097 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7 prior to FP10 and 9.8 up to FP5 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows.
4
Can CVE-2014-6097 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-6097 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users via a specially crafted ALTER TABLE statement.
5
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2014-6097?
Exploiting CVE-2014-6097 can lead to a denial of service by causing the DB2 daemon to crash.