Uncontrolled memory allocation in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-37071
CWE-ID CWE-789
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 IBM DB2 LUW
Server applications / Database software

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Uncontrolled Memory Allocation

EUVDB-ID: #VU104120

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37071

CWE-ID: CWE-789 - Uncontrolled Memory Allocation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly allocate memory. A remote user can trigger uncontrolled memory allocation and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM DB2 LUW: before 10.5 FP11

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7175940


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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