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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2009.1111
IBM DB2 JDBC Applet Server Remote DoS Vulnerability
21 October 2009
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: IBM DB2 v8.1
Operating System: Linux variants
Windows
AIX
HP-UX
Solaris
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Friday, November 20 2009
OVERVIEW
IBM has released a fix for the IBM DB2 JDBC Applet Server Service
(db2jds) to resolve a denial of service vulnerability.
IMPACT
IBM has provided the following information regarding this
vulnerability:
"Malicious packets sent to the IBM DB2 JDBC Applet Server Service
(db2jds) might cause it to crash." [1]
MITIGATION
IBM has provided fixpak 18 to resolve this issue. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] IZ52433: SECURITY: MALICIOUS PACKETS CAUSE DB2JDS TO CRASH
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ52433
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
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