How severe is CVE-2005-4863?

CVE-2005-4863 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4863 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4863?

CVE-2005-4863 primarily affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4863?

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-2005-4863 published?

CVE-2005-4863 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4863

CVE-2005-4863 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Db2 Universal Database
Published: 2005-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in db2fmp in IBM DB2 7.x and 8.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4863?: Stack-based buffer overflow in db2fmp in IBM DB2 7.x and 8.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long parameter.
How severe is CVE-2005-4863?: CVE-2005-4863 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4863 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4863?: CVE-2005-4863 primarily affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4863?: 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-2005-4863 published?: CVE-2005-4863 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.0:*:aix:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.0:*:hp-ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.0:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.0:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.1:*:aix:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.1:*:hp-ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.1:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.2:*:aix:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.2:*:hp-ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.2:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.2:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1:*:aix:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:8.1:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*

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