Vulnerability Description
The XML feature in IBM DB2 9.5 before FP9, 9.7 through FP5, and 9.8 through FP4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by calling the XMLPARSE function with a crafted string expression.
CVSS Score
4.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC81379
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC81380
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC81837
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21588098Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73496
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC81379
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC81380
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC81837
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21588098Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73496
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0712?
CVE-2012-0712 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The XML feature in IBM DB2 9.5 before FP9, 9.7 through FP5, and 9.8 through FP4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by calling the XMLPARSE function with a c...
How severe is CVE-2012-0712?
CVE-2012-0712 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0712?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2.