CVE-2019-4154: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 1, 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-Force ID: 158519.

Affected Software

39 affected components
IBM DB2=9.7.0.0
IBM DB2=9.7.0.1
IBM DB2=9.7.0.2
IBM DB2=9.7.0.3
IBM DB2=9.7.0.4
IBM DB2=9.7.0.5
IBM DB2=9.7.0.6
IBM DB2=9.7.0.7
IBM DB2=9.7.0.8
IBM DB2=9.7.0.9
IBM DB2=9.7.0.10
IBM DB2=9.7.0.11
IBM DB2=10.1.0.0
IBM DB2=10.1.0.1
IBM DB2=10.1.0.2
IBM DB2=10.1.0.3
IBM DB2=10.1.0.4
IBM DB2=10.1.0.5
IBM DB2=10.1.0.6
IBM DB2=10.5.0.0
IBM DB2=10.5.0.1
IBM DB2=10.5.0.2
IBM DB2=10.5.0.3
IBM DB2=10.5.0.4
IBM DB2=10.5.0.5
IBM DB2=10.5.0.6
IBM DB2=10.5.0.7
IBM DB2=10.5.0.8
IBM DB2=10.5.0.9
IBM DB2=10.5.0.10
IBM DB2=11.1.0.0
IBM DB2=11.1.1.1
IBM DB2=11.1.2.2
IBM DB2=11.1.3.3
IBM DB2=11.1.4.4
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Oracle Solaris

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10880737

Event History

Jul 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4154?

CVE-2019-4154 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code as root.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-4154?

To fix CVE-2019-4154, users should update their IBM DB2 installations to the latest patched version provided by IBM.

3

What versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2019-4154?

CVE-2019-4154 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1.

4

What kind of attack can CVE-2019-4154 allow?

CVE-2019-4154 can allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially compromising system integrity.

5

Is user authentication required to exploit CVE-2019-4154?

Yes, an attacker must be authenticated locally to exploit CVE-2019-4154.

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