Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2005-4863 is an old IBM DB2 flaw in db2fmp. A local user could pass an overly long parameter and execute arbitrary code. The business concern is highest for legacy DB2 7.x or 8.1 servers where untrusted or broadly shared local accounts exist. Exposure is likely limited to legacy IBM DB2 7.x and 8.1 installations, especially systems allowing local shell, batch, or application-account access to users who should not control the DB2 host. Treat this as a legacy database-host risk. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but local code execution on a DB2 server can threaten sensitive data and operational continuity. Prioritize if affected DB2 versions remain in production. Mitigation focus: Inventory DB2 7.x and 8.1 systems and prioritize production database hosts.; Review IBM APAR IY62039 and linked IBM guidance for fixes or supported upgrade paths.; Restrict local OS access to DB2 servers to trusted administrators and service accounts..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- db2-db2fmp-bo(17615)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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