IBM DB2 Distributed Relational Database Architecture Request DoS Vulnerability

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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 9.1 FP11, 9.5 FP8, 9.7 FP5, 9.8 FP4 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 the server component can be exploited to cause a crash by sending a specially crafted Distributed Relational Database Architecture request.
Affected
IBM DB2 version 9.1 before FP11, IBM DB2 version 9.5 before FP9, IBM DB2 version 9.7 before FP5 and IBM DB2 version 9.8 before FP4
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
Medium Severity
Classification
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