Description Preview
The vulnerability exists in IBM DB2 9.7 before Fix Pack 5 on UNIX systems. When the Self Tuning Memory Manager (STMM) feature and the AUTOMATIC DATABASE_MEMORY setting are configured, local users can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service, resulting in a daemon crash. The specific vectors of this vulnerability are unspecified.
Overview
This CVE describes an unspecified vulnerability in IBM DB2 9.7 before FP5 on UNIX systems that allows local users to trigger a denial of service by causing a daemon crash. The vulnerability is related to the configuration of the Self Tuning Memory Manager (STMM) feature and the AUTOMATIC DATABASE_MEMORY setting.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to upgrade to IBM DB2 version 9.7 Fix Pack 5 or later. Additionally, it is recommended to review and adjust the configuration settings related to the Self Tuning Memory Manager (STMM) feature and the AUTOMATIC DATABASE_MEMORY setting to mitigate the risk of a denial of service attack.
References
- OVAL definition: oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14720
- IBM X-Force Vulnerability Report: db2-stmm-dos(71043)
- IBM Advisory: IC70473
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
