CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-4865

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in the call function of IBM DB2 versions 7.x and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a long libname parameter. This vulnerability can lead to full server compromise.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take over the DB2 server, compromising data confidentiality, integrity, and availability, potentially affecting the entire organization's IT infrastructure.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade IBM DB2 to a patched version (e.g., DB2 8.1 FixPak 10 or later). If upgrading is not possible, restrict network access to the DB2 server to trusted sources only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in call in IBM DB2 7.x and 8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long libname.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS