CVE-2005-4737

Name: CVE-2005-4737
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4737 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.0
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.1
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.1.4
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.1.5
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.1.6
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.1.6c
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.1.7
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.1.7b
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.1.8
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.1.8a
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.1.9
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.1.9a

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/17031Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY71587
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15126Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/17031Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY71587
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15126Patch

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4737?

How severe is CVE-2005-4737?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4737 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4737?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST