Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflows in the (1) xmlvarcharfromfile, (2) xmlclobfromfile, (3) xmlfilefromvarchar, and (4) xmlfilefromclob function calls in IBM DB2 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a 94-byte second argument, which causes the return address to be overwritten with a pointer to the argument.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | 8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110495554227717&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12733/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY62297
- http://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/db205012005H.txtPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11404
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17617
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110495554227717&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12733/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY62297
- http://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/db205012005H.txtPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11404
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17617
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4870?
CVE-2005-4870 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflows in the (1) xmlvarcharfromfile, (2) xmlclobfromfile, (3) xmlfilefromvarchar, and (4) xmlfilefromclob function calls in IBM DB2 8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2005-4870?
CVE-2005-4870 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4870?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2.