Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
In a rare case, a malicious user with local system access could potentially cause a DB2 server on the system containing an active database with STMM enabled and DATABASE_MEMORY set to AUTOMATIC to crash.
Local fix
Disable automatic tuning of DATABASE_MEMORY, if possible.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * DB2 Users on UNIX platforms with STMM enabled and * * DATABASE_MEMORY set to AUTOMATIC. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See Error Description. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to DB2 Version 9.5 Fix Pack 8. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The problem is first fixed in DB2 Version 9.5 Fix Pack 8.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IC71115
Reported component name
DB2 FOR LUW
Reported component ID
DB2FORLUW
Reported release
950
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2010-09-14
Closed date
2011-11-01
Last modified date
2011-11-01
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
DB2 FOR LUW
Fixed component ID
DB2FORLUW
Applicable component levels
R950 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 September 2021