IBM DB2 up to 9.8.0.4 Distributed Relational Database Architecture null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM DB2 up to 9.8.0.4. This affects an unknown function of the component Distributed Relational Database Architecture. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-2180. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM DB2 up to 9.8.0.4 (Database Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Distributed Relational Database Architecture. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The chaining functionality in the Distributed Relational Database Architecture (DRDA) module in IBM DB2 9.7 before FP6 and 9.8 before FP5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference, and resource consumption or daemon crash) via a crafted request.

The weakness was released 06/20/2012 with iDEFENSE (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-2180 since 04/04/2012. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59904 (IBM DB2 9.7 < Fix Pack 6 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19784 (IBM DB2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (IC84712, IC84748, IC84750 )).

Upgrading to version 9.7.0.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (75418), Tenable (59904), SecurityFocus (BID 53873†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35452†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-5688, VDB-5689, VDB-5691 and VDB-6559. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 59904
Nessus Name: IBM DB2 9.7 < Fix Pack 6 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 835046
OpenVAS Name: HP StorageWorks Default Accounts and Directory Traversal Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: DB2 9.7.0.5

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Organization: iDEFENSE
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-2180 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2180
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61036

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X-Force: 75418
SecurityFocus: 53873 - IBM DB2 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 35452 - IBM DB2 9.7 Before FP6 and 9.8 Before FP5 DEDA Remote NULL Pointer Dereference via a Crafted Request, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/04/2021 08:37
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (63), 04/14/2017 13:44 (13), 12/04/2021 08:37 (3)
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