CVE-2005-4863 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the db2fmp component of IBM DB2.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2005-4863?

CVE-2005-4863 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Universal Database, published on 6 Oct 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in db2fmp in IBM DB2 7.x and 8.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4863?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Db2 Universal Database.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4863?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4863 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2005-4863 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4863 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Db2 Universal Database vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-77g4-qr46-24gf.

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