Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2013-6717 is a denial-of-service issue in older IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect releases. A remote authenticated user could trigger a database outage and deactivation through unspecified OLAP query engine behavior. The sources do not provide CVSS, CWE, exploit details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where legacy DB2 or DB2 Connect versions remain in production or support roles. The attacker must be authenticated remotely, so risk depends on database account control, application service accounts, and network reachability to DB2 services. Handle as a legacy database availability risk. It is not KEV-listed and requires authentication, but successful abuse could take business databases offline. Prioritize systems supporting critical operations or reachable by many users or services. Mitigation focus: Inventory DB2, DB2 Connect, and DB2 pureScale versions against the affected ranges.; Review IBM APAR and advisory guidance for applicable fixes or supported upgrade paths.; Restrict DB2 network access to trusted application hosts and administration networks..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ibm-db2-cve20136717-dos(89116)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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