CVE-2014-8901
First published: Thu Dec 18 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 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted XML query.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.8 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =10.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =10.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05933
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05936
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05937
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05938
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05939
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21692358
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71734
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99110
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8901?
CVE-2014-8901 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to significant CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8901?
To fix CVE-2014-8901, you should apply the latest patches or updates provided by IBM for your specific version of DB2.
What versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2014-8901?
CVE-2014-8901 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.5 through FP10, 9.7 through FP10, 9.8 through FP5, 10.1 through FP4, and 10.5 before FP5.
Who can exploit CVE-2014-8901?
CVE-2014-8901 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who send crafted XML queries to the vulnerable DB2 instances.
What kind of impact does CVE-2014-8901 have?
The impact of CVE-2014-8901 is a denial of service that results in excessive CPU usage, potentially degrading the performance of the database.
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