CVE-2019-4015: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 11, 2019
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Updated

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, which could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system as root. IBM X-ForceID: 155893.

Affected Software

16 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM DB2=9.7
IBM DB2=10.1
IBM DB2=10.5
IBM DB2=11.1
Linux Linux kernel
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM DB2=9.7
IBM DB2=10.1
IBM DB2=10.5
IBM DB2=11.1
Microsoft Windows
IBM DB2=9.7
IBM DB2=10.1
IBM DB2=10.5
IBM DB2=11.1
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 11, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4015?

CVE-2019-4015 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing authenticated local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-4015?

To remediate CVE-2019-4015, upgrade IBM DB2 to a version that is not impacted by this buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2019-4015?

CVE-2019-4015 affects users of IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2019-4015?

CVE-2019-4015 allows authenticated local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code, leading to full compromise of the affected system.

5

Is CVE-2019-4015 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2019-4015 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires an authenticated user already on the system to exploit.

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