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Abstract
A vulnerability in IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows could allow arbitrary data sent to the Fast Communications Manager (FCM) to cause server denial of service. Only IBM Smart Analytics System 5600 V3 systems that ship with IBM DB2 Version 10.1 are vulnerable.
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VULNERABILITY DETAILS
CVE ID: CVE-2013-4032
There is a vulnerability in DB2 V10.1 that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability exists in the Fast Communications Manager (FCM) which is used for communication between different nodes in a partitioned database. For more information about the security vulnerability, see: Security Bulletin: Denial of Service Vulnerability in DB2 for Unix, Linux and Windows's Fast Communications Manager (CVE-2013-4032).
CVSS:
CVSS Base Score: 5
CVSS Temporal Score: See https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86092 for the current score
CVSS Environmental Score*: Undefined
CVSS String: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
AFFECTED PRODUCTS AND VERSIONS:
The following products are affected:
The IBM Smart Analytics System 5600 V3 ships with either IBM DB2 V9.7 or V10.1. Only systems which include DB2 V10.1 are affected.
REMEDIATION:
For IBM Smart Analytics System 5600 V3 this fix is planned to be made available in future updates.
You can request a special build with an interim patch. Contact your service representative to request the special build and reference the following APAR number.
| Release | Version | APAR | Download URL |
| IBM Smart Analytics System 5600 V3 | DB2 V10.1 | IC94434 | Contact IBM Support |
Contact IBM Support:
In the United States and Canada dial 1-800-IBM-SERV
View the support contacts for other countries outside of the United States.
Electronically open a Service Request with DB2 Technical Support.
WORKAROUND(S) and MITIGATION(S):
None.
REFERENCES:
Complete CVSS Guide
On-line Calculator V2
RELATED INFORMATION:
IBM Secure Engineering Web Portal
IBM Product Security Incident Response Blog
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
None.
CHANGE HISTORY
28 October 2013: Original version published.
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Flash.
Note: According to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is an "industry open standard designed to convey vulnerability severity and help to determine urgency and priority of response." IBM PROVIDES THE CVSS SCORES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
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Modified date:
25 September 2022
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