A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as fixed if next.
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 Effected: This problem effects all users. Problem Description: SECURITY: POTENTIAL CRASH WITH STMM ENABLED AND DATABASE_MEMORY SET TO AUTOMATIC. Problem Summary: SECURITY: POTENTIAL CRASH WITH STMM ENABLED AND DATABASE_MEMORY SET TO AUTOMATIC.
Problem conclusion
Temporary fix
Upgrade to DB2 Version Version 9.8, FixPak 5
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IC83403
Reported component name
DB2 FOR LUW
Reported component ID
DB2FORLUW
Reported release
980
Status
CLOSED FIN
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-05-14
Closed date
2013-01-17
Last modified date
2013-01-17
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Applicable component levels
R980 PSY
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Document Information
Modified date:
20 September 2021