IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.1 Command Line Argument memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Command Line Argument Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-1050. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.1 (Database Software). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component Command Line Argument Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple buffer overflows in IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.1 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) db2start, (2) db2stop, or (3) db2govd.

The weakness was presented 09/28/2004 with SNOSoft (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2003-1050 since 08/19/2004. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

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 (13633), Exploit-DB (23349), SecurityFocus (BID 8990†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-29295†). See VDB-381 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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11/07/2003 🔍
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08/19/2004 +286 days 🔍
09/28/2004 +40 days 🔍
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12/19/2014 +1430 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: SNOSoft
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-1050 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1050
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22248
X-Force: 13633
SecurityFocus: 8990 - IBM DB2 Multiple Command-Line Argument Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 29295 - IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.1 Local Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/19/2014 14:04
Updated: 10/05/2024 12:51
Changes: 12/19/2014 14:04 (48), 03/14/2017 07:59 (11), 10/05/2024 12:51 (25)
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