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CVE-2010-3740 is a denial-of-service issue in IBM DB2 UDB 9.5 Text Search Net Search Extender before Fix Pack 6a. An authenticated remote user could trigger excessive memory use and a system hang through a fuzzy text search. This is mainly a service availability risk, not documented as data theft or privilege escalation. Exposure is likely limited to environments running IBM DB2 UDB 9.5 before FP6a with Text Search/Net Search Extender enabled and reachable by authenticated users. Systems not using that component, not on DB2 9.5, or already at FP6a or later are less likely exposed based on available sources. Treat as a maintenance-priority availability risk for legacy DB2 9.5 systems. Prioritize remediation where DB2 supports business-critical workloads and authenticated user access is broad. No source provided evidence of active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade IBM DB2 UDB 9.5 to Fix Pack 6a or later per IBM guidance.; Review IBM APAR IC66613 and DB2 9.5 fix documentation.; Restrict authenticated access to DB2 text search functions where not required..
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