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CVE-2005-4868

7.1 · HIGH

Shared memory sections and events in IBM DB2 8.1 have default permissions of read and write for the Everyone group, which allows local users to gain unauthorized access, gain sensitive information,…

Published Dec 31, 2005ibmCWE-732EPSS 0.76%

Overview

CVE-2005-4868 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm db2_universal_database. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Shared memory sections and events in IBM DB2 8.1 have default permissions of read and write for the Everyone group, which allows local users to gain unauthorized access, gain sensitive information, such as cleartext passwords, and cause a denial of service.

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

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110495402231836&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/12733/Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21181228Refwww.nextgenss.com/advisories/db205012005F.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/11402Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17605Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110495402231836&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/12733/Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21181228Refwww.nextgenss.com/advisories/db205012005F.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4868?

CVE-2005-4868 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm db2_universal_database. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-4868?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-4868?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-4868?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-4868 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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