IBM DB2 Chaining Functionality DRDA Module DoS Vulnerability

Summary
The host is running IBM DB2 and is prone to denial of service vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote users to cause denial of service. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to IBM DB2 version 9.7 FP6, 9.8 FP5 or later, For updates refer to http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27007053
Insight
The flaw is caused due an error within chaining functionality in the Distributed Relational Database Architecture (DRDA) module, which can be exploited to cause a crash by sending a specially crafted DRDA request.
Affected
IBM DB2 version 9.7 before FP6 IBM DB2 version 9.8 before FP5
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