Vulnerability Description
IBM DB2 9.5 through FP10, 9.7 through FP10, 9.8 through FP5, 10.1 through FP4, and 10.5 before FP5 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted XML query.
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=swg1IT05933Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05936
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05937
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05938
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05939
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21692358
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71734
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99110
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05933Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05936
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05937
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05938
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT05939
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21692358
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71734
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8901?
CVE-2014-8901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). IBM DB2 9.5 through FP10, 9.7 through FP10, 9.8 through FP5, 10.1 through FP4, and 10.5 before FP5 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted XML qu...
How severe is CVE-2014-8901?
CVE-2014-8901 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-2014-8901?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2.