CVE-2017-1105 Memory corruption in DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
A local buffer overflow in IBM DB2 allows attackers to overwrite files or cause denial of service, requiring vendor patches.
- 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-2017-1105?
CVE-2017-1105 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Db2, published on 27 Jun 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.2, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow that could allow a local user to overwrite DB2 files or cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 120668.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1105?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Ibm Data Server Client, Ibm Data Server Driver for Odbc and Cli, Ibm Data Server Driver Package, Ibm Data Server Runtime Client, Ibm Db2, Ibm Db2 Connect.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1105?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1105 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-2017-1105 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1105 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Db2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gr4h-p789-rmqq.