VDB-22241 · CVE-2002-1583 · XFDB 9078

IBM DB2 Universal Database 6.0 sqllib/security/db2ckpw memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in IBM DB2 Universal Database 6.0. Affected is an unknown function in the library sqllib/security/db2ckpw. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2002-1583. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in IBM DB2 Universal Database 6.0 (Database Software). This issue affects some unknown functionality in the library sqllib/security/db2ckpw. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in sqllib/security/db2ckpw for IBM DB2 Universal Database 6.0 and 7.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long username that is read from a file descriptor argument.

The weakness was released 09/28/2004 (Website). The advisory is shared at securitytracker.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2002-1583 since 08/19/2004. The exploitation is known to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/03/2024).

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 databases at X-Force (9078) and SecurityFocus (BID 4817†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Database Software

Vendor

Name

DB2 Universal Database

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.3

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Temp Score: 9.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/24/2002 🔍
08/19/2004 +818 days 🔍
09/28/2004 +40 days 🔍
09/28/2004 +0 days 🔍
12/19/2014 +3734 days 🔍
07/03/2024 +3484 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: securitytracker.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1583 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1583
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22241
X-Force: 9078
SecurityFocus: 4817 - IBM DB2 db2ckpw Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 12/19/2014 14:02
Updated: 07/03/2024 02:31
Changes: 12/19/2014 14:02 (45), 07/08/2017 14:15 (6), 07/03/2024 02:31 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.