CVE-2012-4826 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.5 Published 20 Oct 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the SQL/PSM stored procedure infrastructure.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2012-4826?

CVE-2012-4826 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Db2, published on 20 Oct 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SQL/PSM (aka SQL Persistent Stored Module) Stored Procedure (SP) infrastructure in IBM DB2 9.1, 9.5, 9.7 before FP7, 9.8, and 10.1 might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by debugging a stored procedure.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4826?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Db2.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4826?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4826 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-2012-4826 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4826 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-rh4x-9754-5jr8.