8.4
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-4016: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 11 2019(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: 155894.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1
Linux Kernel
All of
Any of
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1
Microsoft Windows Operating System
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-4016?

    CVE-2019-4016 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow authenticated local attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-4016?

    To fix CVE-2019-4016, update IBM DB2 to the latest version provided by IBM, which contains the necessary security patches.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2019-4016?

    CVE-2019-4016 affects users running IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2019-4016 facilitate?

    CVE-2019-4016 can facilitate a local buffer overflow attack, allowing unauthorized execution of code at the root level.

  • Is remote exploitation possible with CVE-2019-4016?

    No, CVE-2019-4016 requires authenticated local access for exploitation, meaning remote attacks are not feasible.

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