CVE-2005-4737
CVE-2005-4737 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Universal Database with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Db2 Universal Database
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) 820 before ESE AIX 5765F4100 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by "abnormally" terminating a connection, which prevents db2agents from being properly cleared.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-4737?
- IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) 820 before ESE AIX 5765F4100 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by "abnormally" terminating a connection, which prevents db2agents from being properly cleared.
- How severe is CVE-2005-4737?
- CVE-2005-4737 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-4737 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-4737?
- CVE-2005-4737 primarily affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-4737?
- 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-2005-4737 published?
- CVE-2005-4737 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17031
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY71587
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15126
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.0:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1:*:aix:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1.6c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1.7b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1.8a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1.9a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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