CVE-2009-2858: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-2858: Memory leak in the Security component in IBM DB2 8.1 before FP18 on Unix platforms allows attackers to caus...

Memory leak in the Security component in IBM DB2 8.1 before FP18 on Unix platforms allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, related to private memory within the DB2 memory structure.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 17:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2009-2858 is a denial-of-service issue in IBM DB2 8.1 on Unix platforms before Fix Pack 18. An attacker can trigger memory consumption in the Security component, potentially making database service unstable or unavailable. The public record does not provide technical details on the trigger vector. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running IBM DB2 8.1 on Unix below FP18. Internet exposure is not established by the sources. Business impact depends on whether vulnerable DB2 instances support critical applications and whether attackers can reach relevant DB2 interfaces. Prioritize if DB2 8.1 remains in production, especially on critical Unix database servers. This is an older denial-of-service flaw, not a confirmed data theft issue, but outage risk can be material for legacy business systems. Mitigation focus: Identify IBM DB2 8.1 deployments on Unix platforms.; Apply IBM DB2 8.1 Fix Pack 18 or later where applicable.; If unsupported, consult IBM guidance for upgrade or replacement options..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 19, 2009, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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