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AA-2009.0083                  AUSCERT Advisory

                             [Win][UNIX/Linux]
                        IBM DB2: Denial of Service
                               6 April 2009
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        AusCERT Advisory Summary
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Product:              DB2 Version 9.1
                      DB2 Version 9.5
Publisher:            IBM
Operating System:     UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
                      Windows
Impact:               Denial of Service
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
Member content until: Monday, May 04 2009

Ref:                  AA-2009.0052

OVERVIEW:

        Updates are available for DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows.


IMPACT:

        IBM has provided the following information regarding these updates:

        "Fix Pack 6a for DB2 Version 9.1, and FixPak 3a for DB2 Version 9.5.
        IBM recommends that you review the vulnerability descriptions and
        deploy one of the above fix packs to remove the vulnerabilities on
        your affected DB2 installations." [1]

        These vulnerabilities could be exploited to cause a denial of service.


MITIGATION:

        DB2 fix packs for all supported versions can be downloaded from the
        vendor's website [2]
        

REFERENCES:

        [1] Security and HIPER APARs fixed in DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and
            Windows Version 8 Fixpak 17a
            http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21372517

        [2] Fixes by version for DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
            http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=71&uid=swg27007053

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile:      (07) 3365 7031
Telephone:      (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
                AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
                which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
                On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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