VDB-287257 · CVE-2024-37071 · GCVE-0-2024-37071

IBM DB2/DB2 Connect Server 10.5/11.1/11.5 Query memory allocation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server 10.5/11.1/11.5. It has been classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Query Handler. This manipulation causes memory allocation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-37071. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server 10.5/11.1/11.5 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Query Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory allocation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-789. The product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service with a specially crafted query due to improper memory allocation.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-37071 since 06/02/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Database Software

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commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory allocation
CWE: CWE-789 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/02/2024 🔍
12/07/2024 +188 days 🔍
12/07/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/09/2025 +245 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-37071 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-37071
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-287257

Entryinfo

Created: 12/07/2024 15:46
Updated: 08/09/2025 03:58
Changes: 12/07/2024 15:46 (64), 08/09/2025 03:58 (12)
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