7.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1297: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jun 27 2017(Updated: )

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.2, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. IBM X-Force ID: 125159.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Data Server Client
IBM Data Server Driver Package
IBM Data Server Driver for ODBC and CLI
IBM Data Server Client
Ibm Db2=9.7
Ibm Db2=9.7
Ibm Db2=9.7
Ibm Db2=9.7
Ibm Db2=9.7
Ibm Db2=10.1
Ibm Db2=10.1
Ibm Db2=10.1
Ibm Db2=10.1
Ibm Db2=10.1
Ibm Db2=10.5
Ibm Db2=10.5
Ibm Db2=10.5
Ibm Db2=10.5
Ibm Db2=10.5
Ibm Db2=11.1
Ibm Db2=11.1
Ibm Db2=11.1
Ibm Db2=11.1
Ibm Db2=11.1
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7
IBM DB2 Connect=9.7
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1
IBM DB2 Connect=10.1
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5
IBM DB2 Connect=10.5
IBM DB2 Connect=11.1.0.0
IBM DB2 Connect=11.1.0.0
IBM DB2 Connect=11.1.0.0
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1297?

    The severity of CVE-2017-1297 is classified as high due to the potential for local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1297?

    To fix CVE-2017-1297, you should apply the latest patches provided by IBM for the affected versions of DB2.

  • Which versions of DB2 are affected by CVE-2017-1297?

    CVE-2017-1297 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.2, 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2017-1297?

    CVE-2017-1297 can be exploited by local attackers with access to the vulnerable system.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-1297?

    CVE-2017-1297 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability caused by improper bounds checking.

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