Fixes are available
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 6 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 8 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 9a for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 10 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
There is a security vulnerability in the DB2's XML Feature which would allow an authenticated, malicious user to remotely cause a denial of service. To exploit the vulnerability, the user would need to have valid security credentials, and CONNECT and CREATEIN privilege to the database.
Local fix
The vulnerability could be mitigated by revoking CONNECT and CREATEIN privilege from public: REVOKE CONNECT ON DATABASE FROM PUBLIC REVOKE IMPLICIT_SCHEMA ON DATABASE FROM PUBLIC
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All DB2 systems on all Linux, Unix and Windows platforms at * * service levels Version 9.7 GA through to Version 9.7 Fix * * Pack 5. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See Error Description * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 6 or see "Local Fix" * * portion for other suggestions. * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The complete fix for this problem first appears in DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 6 and all the subsequent Fix Packs.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IC81380
Reported component name
DB2 FOR LUW
Reported component ID
DB2FORLUW
Reported release
970
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-02-13
Closed date
2012-05-30
Last modified date
2012-06-11
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
IC80736
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
R970 PSN
UP
R980 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
19 September 2021