IBM DB2 11.1 on Linux/Unix/Windows SELECT Statement input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM DB2 11.1 on Linux/Unix/Windows and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation as part of SELECT Statement leads to input validation. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-1977. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM DB2 11.1 on Linux/Unix/Windows (Database Software). This issue affects an unknown part. The manipulation as part of a SELECT Statement leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) contains a denial of service vulnerability. A remote, authenticated DB2 user could exploit this vulnerability by issuing a specially-crafted SELECT statement with TRUNCATE function. IBM X-Force ID: 154032.

The bug was discovered 12/12/2018. The weakness was released 12/14/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-1977 since 12/13/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. A simple authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/19/2023).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 106222†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/13/2017 🔍
12/12/2018 +364 days 🔍
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12/14/2018 +2 days 🔍
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12/16/2018 +2 days 🔍
06/19/2023 +1646 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-1977 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-1977
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127991
X-Force: 154032
SecurityFocus: 106222 - IBM DB2 CVE-2018-1977 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2018 10:20
Updated: 06/19/2023 10:35
Changes: 12/16/2018 10:20 (61), 04/21/2020 09:25 (3), 06/19/2023 10:29 (3), 06/19/2023 10:35 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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