CVE-2014-8910
First published: Mon Jul 20 2015(Updated: )
IBM DB2 9.7 through FP10, 9.8 through FP5, 10.1 before FP5, and 10.5 through FP5 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary text files via a crafted XML/XSLT function in a SELECT statement.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.8 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.8 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.8 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.8 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.8 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =10.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =10.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =10.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =10.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =10.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =10.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =10.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =10.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =10.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =10.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT06353
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT06354
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT06355
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT06356
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21697988
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75949
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032883
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8910?
CVE-2014-8910 has a medium severity rating, allowing authenticated users to access arbitrary text files.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8910?
To fix CVE-2014-8910, apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of DB2.
Which versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2014-8910?
CVE-2014-8910 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7 through FP10, 9.8 through FP5, 10.1 before FP5, and 10.5 through FP5.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-8910 enable?
CVE-2014-8910 allows remote authenticated users to conduct unauthorized file reading through crafted XML/XSLT functions.
Is CVE-2014-8910 specific to a particular operating system?
CVE-2014-8910 impacts IBM DB2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms.
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