IBM DB2 Universal Database up to 8.1 DB2 Commands memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM DB2 Universal Database up to 8.1 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component DB2 Commands. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2003-1051. The attack can only be performed from the local network. Additionally, an exploit exists. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM DB2 Universal Database up to 8.1 (Database Software). This affects an unknown part of the component DB2 Commands. 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. The summary by CVE is:

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

The weakness was released 11/07/2003 by KF with SNOSoft as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-1051 since 08/19/2004. The attack needs to be done within the local network. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After 1 days, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at www-3.ibm.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (13633), Exploit-DB (23346), SecurityFocus (BID 8989†), OSVDB (9500†) and Secunia (SA10173†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-22248. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Patch: www-3.ibm.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: KF
Organization: SNOSoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-1051 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1051
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-381
X-Force: 13633 - IBM DB2 db2start, db2stop, and db2govd binaries contain buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 8989 - IBM DB2 Multiple Command-line Format String Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 10173 - DB2 db2govd, db2start and db2stop Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 9500 - IBM DB2 db2govd Format String Arbitrary Code Execution
Vulnerability Center: 10102 - IBM DB2 Format String Attacks via db2start, db2stop \x26 db2govd., Medium

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

Created: 11/11/2003 11:09
Updated: 10/29/2024 10:54
Changes: 11/11/2003 11:09 (76), 06/27/2019 09:08 (10), 10/29/2024 10:54 (19)
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