CVE-2005-4738

Published Dec 31, 2005 ibm

Overview

CVE-2005-4738 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting ibm db2_universal_database. It was published on December 31, 2005.

Technical Description

IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) 810 before ESE AIX 5765F4100 does not ensure that a user has execute privileges before permitting object creation based on routines, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update db2_universal_database to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref secunia.com/advisories/17031 Ref www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY71865 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/15126 Ref secunia.com/advisories/17031 Ref www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY71865 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/15126

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4738?

CVE-2005-4738 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting ibm db2_universal_database. It was published on December 31, 2005.

How severe is CVE-2005-4738?

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