CVE-2011-0731
CVE-2011-0731 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ibm Db2
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the DB2 Administration Server (DAS) component in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP10, 9.5 before FP7, and 9.7 before FP3 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-0731?
- Buffer overflow in the DB2 Administration Server (DAS) component in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP10, 9.5 before FP7, and 9.7 before FP3 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2011-0731?
- CVE-2011-0731 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-0731 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-0731?
- CVE-2011-0731 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-0731?
- 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-2011-0731 published?
- CVE-2011-0731 was published on 2011-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43059
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC71203
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC72028
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC72029
- http://www.osvdb.org/70683
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46052
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14699
Affected products (30)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:fp9:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp2a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp3a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp4a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp6a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp7a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:fp6a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp2a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp3a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp3b:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp4a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:fp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:fp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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