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DB2 < 8.1 Fixpack 13

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks DB2 signature

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote database server is affected by multiple denial of service
issues.

Description :

According to its version, the installation of DB2 on the remote host
may crash in certain scenarios, such as when a user connects using a
specially-crafted ACCSEC command during the handshake process.

See also :

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/445298/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454307/30/0/threaded
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24013114

Solution :

Apply DB2 UDB Version 8.1 FixPak 13 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 1.4
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:R/C:N/I:N/A:P/B:N

Networks Security ID: 19586

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