CVE-2014-6209: Input Validation
First published: Fri Dec 12 2014(Updated: )
IBM DB2 9.5 through FP10, 9.7 through FP10, 9.8 through FP5, 10.1 through FP4, and 10.5 before FP5 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by specifying an identity column within a crafted ALTER TABLE statement.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Db2 | =9.5 | |
| IBM Db2 | =9.7 | |
| IBM Db2 | =10.1 | |
| IBM Db2 | =10.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62092
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT04786
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05644
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05645
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05646
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05647
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21690787
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21693197
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71729
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034571
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98684
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6209?
CVE-2014-6209 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6209?
To fix CVE-2014-6209, apply the latest fix pack updates to the affected IBM DB2 versions.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-6209?
CVE-2014-6209 affects remote authenticated users of IBM DB2 versions 9.5, 9.7, 10.1, and 10.5 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-6209?
CVE-2014-6209 is a denial of service vulnerability that allows a crash of the daemon.
What is the attack vector for CVE-2014-6209?
The attack vector for CVE-2014-6209 involves sending a crafted ALTER TABLE statement specifying an identity column.
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