CVE-2005-4740

Name: CVE-2005-4740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4740 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) 810 before version 8 FixPak 10 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (db2jd service crash) by "connecting from a downlevel client.". EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) 810 before version 8 FixPak 10 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (db2jd service crash) by "connecting from a downlevel client."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/17031Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1JR21329Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15126Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/17031Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1JR21329Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15126Patch

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4740?

IBM DB2 Universal Database (UDB) 810 before version 8 FixPak 10 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (db2jd service crash) by "connecting from a downlevel client."

How severe is CVE-2005-4740?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4740 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4740?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-4740?

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Source: NVD / NIST