IBM DB2 Universal Database 9.1 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in IBM DB2 Universal Database 9.1. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2007-6046. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM DB2 Universal Database 9.1 (Database Software). This affects an unknown code. 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:

Unspecified vulnerability in unspecified setuid programs in IBM DB2 UDB 9.1 before Fixpak 4 allows local users to have an unknown impact.

The bug was discovered 11/14/2007. The weakness was released 11/20/2007 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-6046 since 11/20/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/01/2019).

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 28227 (IBM DB2 < 9 Fix Pack 4 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases and running in the context r.

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 (38493), Tenable (28227), SecurityFocus (BID 26450†), OSVDB (54035†) and Secunia (SA27667†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-3401, VDB-3463, VDB-3464 and VDB-3462. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.3

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 28227
Nessus Name: IBM DB2 < 9 Fix Pack 4 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-6046 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-6046
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39771
X-Force: 38493
SecurityFocus: 26450 - IBM DB2 Multiple Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 27667 - IBM DB2 Multiple Vulnerabilities and Security Issue, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 54035 - CVE-2007-6046 - IBM - DB2 UDB - Unspecifed Issue
Vulnerability Center: 16989 - IBM DB2 UDB 9.1 before FixPak 4 Unspecified Local Vulnerability in Setuid Programs, High
Vupen: ADV-2007-3867

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Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 08/01/2019 08:31
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (64), 08/01/2019 08:31 (11)
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Cache ID: 216:A70:103

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