IBM DB2 9.5/9.7/9.8/10.1/10.5 SSL Message resource management

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM DB2 9.5/9.7/9.8/10.1/10.5 (Database Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component SSL Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Reverse Proxy feature in IBM Global Security Kit (aka GSKit) in IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM) for Web 7.0 before 7.0.0-ISS-SAM-IF0006 and 8.0 before 8.0.0.3-ISS-WGA-IF0002 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted SSL messages.

The weakness was presented 05/26/2014 as swg21671732 / Reference 1671732 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-0963 since 01/06/2014. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 80482 (IBM Security Directory Server < 6.1.0.61 / 6.2.0.36 / 6.3.0.30 / 6.3.1.2 with GSKit < 7.0.4.50 / 8.0.50.20 SSL CPU Utilization DoS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19986 (IBM DB2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (swg21633303)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (92844) and Tenable (80482). Additional details are provided at www-304.ibm.com. See 13392, 13394, 13395 and 68134 for similar entries.

Affected

  • IBM DB2 9.5/9.7/9.8/10.1/10.5
  • IBM Security Network Protection 5.1/5.1.1/5.1.2/5.1.2.1/5.2

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 80482
Nessus Name: IBM Security Directory Server < 6.1.0.61 / 6.2.0.36 / 6.3.0.30 / 6.3.1.2 with GSKit < 7.0.4.50 / 8.0.50.20 SSL CPU Utilization DoS
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Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: swg21671732 / Reference 1671732
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-0963 (🔍)
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X-Force: 92844 - IBM Security Access Manager for Web High CPU utilization, High Risk
SecurityTracker: 1030707 - IBM Security Network Protection SSL Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Deny Service
Vulnerability Center: 48248 - IBM Security Access Manager for Web and Informix Server Remote DoS Vulnerability via SSL Messages, High
SecurityFocus: 67238 - IBM Security Access Manager for Web CVE-2014-0963 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 58519 - IBM DB2 / DB2 Connect Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical

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Created: 05/29/2014 22:13
Updated: 06/20/2021 13:42
Changes: 05/29/2014 22:13 (85), 06/18/2017 09:37 (3), 06/20/2021 13:42 (3)
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