CVE-2005-4864

CVE-2005-4864 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

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in libdb2.so in IBM DB2 7.x and 8.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long DB2LPORT environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4864?
Stack-based buffer overflow in libdb2.so in IBM DB2 7.x and 8.1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long DB2LPORT environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2005-4864?
CVE-2005-4864 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4864 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-2005-4864?
CVE-2005-4864 primarily affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4864?
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-2005-4864 published?
CVE-2005-4864 was published on 2005-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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