CVE-2005-4868

Name: CVE-2005-4868
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4868 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Shared memory sections and events in IBM DB2 8.1 have default permissions of read and write for the Everyone group, which allows local users to gain unauthorized access, gain sensitive information, such as cleartext passwords, and cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Shared memory sections and events in IBM DB2 8.1 have default permissions of read and write for the Everyone group, which allows local users to gain unauthorized access, gain sensitive information, such as cleartext passwords, and cause a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	7.1
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	7.2
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.0
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.1

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110495402231836&w=2Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/12733/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21181228Broken Link
http://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/db205012005F.txtNot Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11402Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17605Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110495402231836&w=2Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/12733/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21181228Broken Link
http://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/db205012005F.txtNot Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11402Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17605Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4868?

How severe is CVE-2005-4868?

CVE-2005-4868 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4868?

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