Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in the Security component in IBM DB2 8.1 before FP18 on Unix platforms allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, related to private memory within the DB2 memory structure.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | <= 8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v82/APA
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36313Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ35635
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24024075Patch
- ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v82/APA
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36313Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ35635
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24024075Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2858?
CVE-2009-2858 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Memory leak in the Security component in IBM DB2 8.1 before FP18 on Unix platforms allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, related to private memory...
How severe is CVE-2009-2858?
CVE-2009-2858 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2858?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2.