CVE-2014-6210: Input Validation
First published: Fri Dec 12 2014(Updated: )
IBM DB2 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 the same column within multiple ALTER TABLE statements.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.8 | |
| IBM DB2 Connect | =10.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Connect | =10.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62092
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC96934
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT04138
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05651
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05652
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21690891
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21693197
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71730
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034572
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98685
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6210?
CVE-2014-6210 has a moderate severity rating due to its ability to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6210?
To mitigate CVE-2014-6210, apply the latest fix packs for IBM DB2 that address this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2014-6210?
CVE-2014-6210 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7 through FP10, 9.8 through FP5, 10.1 through FP4, and 10.5 before FP5.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-6210 allow?
CVE-2014-6210 allows remote authenticated users to cause denial of service by executing multiple ALTER TABLE statements on the same column.
Is CVE-2014-6210 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2014-6210 is a remote vulnerability that requires authenticated access to IBM DB2.
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