CVE-2019-4523: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 22, 2019

Updated

IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load for LUW 6.1 and 6.5 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 165481.

Affected Software

5 affected components

IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load=6.1

IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load=6.5

Linux Linux kernel

Microsoft Windows

Opengroup Unix

Event History

Oct 22, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:27 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:27 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4523?

The severity of CVE-2019-4523 is high.

How does CVE-2019-4523 affect IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load?

CVE-2019-4523 affects IBM DB2 High Performance Unload load versions 6.1 and 6.5.

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2019-4523?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2019-4523 by causing a buffer overflow and executing arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.

Is Linux Linux kernel vulnerable to CVE-2019-4523?

No, Linux Linux kernel is not vulnerable to CVE-2019-4523.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-4523?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-4523 at the following links: [Link 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/165481) and [Link 2](https://supportcontent.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1073236).