CVE-2005-4865 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in IBM DB2 using a long libname parameter.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2005-4865?

CVE-2005-4865 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Universal Database, published on 6 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4865?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Db2 Universal Database.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4865?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4865 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-2005-4865 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4865 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Db2 Universal Database vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wpfw-qhxf-9cj3.

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