Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old IBM DB2 issue where an authenticated remote user could potentially run arbitrary code through CLR stored procedure deployment tied to IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio. The available details do not disclose the exact vector. Business urgency is mainly for legacy DB2 9.1 or 9.5 environments that remain in service. Exposure is most likely in legacy IBM DB2 9.1 or 9.5 installations using IBM Database Add-Ins for Visual Studio and CLR stored procedure deployment. Modern environments are likely unaffected unless old DB2 components remain on database, developer, or administrative systems. Prioritize remediation if legacy DB2 9.1 or 9.5 remains in production or supports sensitive data. The issue allows arbitrary code execution after authentication, but the sources do not show active exploitation. Treat it as a legacy exposure cleanup and access-control concern. Mitigation focus: Upgrade DB2 9.1 to Fixpak 5 or later.; Upgrade DB2 9.5 to Fixpak 2 or later.; Review the referenced IBM APARs and support documents for vendor-specific guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-db2-clr-visualstudio-unspecified(44697)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- ibm-db2-clr-unspecified(42927)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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