CVE-2004-1372

CVE-2004-1372 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Universal Database with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in IBM DB2 7.x and 8.1 allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long third argument to the rec2xml function or (2) a long filename argument to the generate_distfile procedure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1372?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in IBM DB2 7.x and 8.1 allow local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long third argument to the rec2xml function or (2) a long filename argument to the generate_distfile procedure.
How severe is CVE-2004-1372?
CVE-2004-1372 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1372 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1372?
CVE-2004-1372 primarily affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1372?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1372 published?
CVE-2004-1372 was published on 2004-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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