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CVE-2009-4333

7.5 · HIGH

The Relational Data Services component in IBM DB2 9.5 before FP5 allows attackers to obtain the password argument from the SET ENCRYPTION PASSWORD statement via vectors involving the GET SNAPSHOT F…

Published Dec 16, 2009ibmCWE-200EPSS 1.33%

Overview

CVE-2009-4333 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm db2. It was published on December 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Relational Data Services component in IBM DB2 9.5 before FP5 allows attackers to obtain the password argument from the SET ENCRYPTION PASSWORD statement via vectors involving the GET SNAPSHOT FOR DYNAMIC SQL command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update db2 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

Refftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v95/APARLIST.TXTRefsecunia.com/advisories/37759Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ38819Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21293566Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21412902Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/37332Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3520Refftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v95/APARLIST.TXTRefsecunia.com/advisories/37759Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ38819

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4333?

CVE-2009-4333 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm db2. It was published on December 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-4333?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-4333?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update db2 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-2009-4333?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-4333 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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