IBM DB2 Universal Database 7.x/8.x on Linux/AIX LOAD memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in IBM DB2 Universal Database 7.x/8.x on Linux/AIX. This impacts the function Load. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2003-0836. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM DB2 Universal Database 7.x/8.x on Linux/AIX (Database Software). Affected is the function LOAD. 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:

Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM DB2 Universal Data Base 7.2 before Fixpak 10 and 10a, and 8.1 before Fixpak 2, allows attackers with "Connect" privileges to execute arbitrary code via a LOAD command.

The weakness was released 10/01/2003 by Mark Rowe with Pentest Limited (Website). The advisory is available at pentest.co.uk. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2003-0836 since 09/29/2003. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version v7.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at www-3.ibm.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (13331), SecurityFocus (BID 8742†), OSVDB (6386†), Secunia (SA9912†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-10101†). Further details are available at xforce.iss.net. Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-307. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: DB2 Universal Database v7.2
Patch: www-3.ibm.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: pentest.co.uk
Researcher: Mark Rowe
Organization: Pentest Limited
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0836 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0836
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-306
X-Force: 13331 - IBM DB2 INVOKE buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 8742 - IBM DB2 Remote LOAD Command Buffer Overrun Vulnerability
Secunia: 9912 - DB2 LOAD and INVOKE Command Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 6386 - IBM DB2 INVOKE Command Overflow
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com
Vulnerability Center: 10101 - IBM DB2 Stack Overflow via LOAD Command, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/02/2003 14:09
Updated: 02/23/2017 21:42
Changes: 10/02/2003 14:09 (74), 02/23/2017 21:42 (11)
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Cache ID: 216:30E:103

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