Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
A malicious user could remotely, without authentication, exploit a denial of service vulnerability in the DB2 server.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All DB2 systems on all Linux, Unix and Windows platforms at * * service levels Version 9.8 GA through to Version 9.8 Fix * * Pack 4. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See Error Description * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to DB2 Version 9.8 Fix Pack 5. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The complete fix for this problem first appears in DB2 Version 9.8 Fix Pack 5 and all the subsequent Fix Packs.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IC76902
Reported component name
DB2 FOR LUW
Reported component ID
DB2FORLUW
Reported release
980
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2011-06-10
Closed date
2012-04-09
Last modified date
2012-04-16
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
R910 PSN
UP
R950 PSN
UP
R970 PSN
UP
R980 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 April 2012