CVE-2009-4438

Name: CVE-2009-4438
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-28T19:30:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4438 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Query Compiler, Rewrite, and Optimizer component in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP8, 9.5 before FP5, and 9.7 before FP1 does not enforce privilege requirements for access to a (1) sequence or (2) global-variable object, which allows remote authenticated users to make use of data via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Query Compiler, Rewrite, and Optimizer component in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP8, 9.5 before FP5, and 9.7 before FP1 does not enforce privilege requirements for access to a (1) sequence or (2) global-variable object, which allows remote authenticated users to make use of data via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Db2	9.1	Fp1
Ibm	Db2	9.5	Fp1
Ibm	Db2	9.7	—

References

ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v95/APARLIST.TXT
http://secunia.com/advisories/37759Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC62543Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC62583Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC64852Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21293566Patch
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21412902Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37332
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3520Patch, Vendor Advisory
ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v95/APARLIST.TXT
http://secunia.com/advisories/37759Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC62543Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC62583Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC64852Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21293566Patch
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21412902Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37332
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3520Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 28, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4438?

How severe is CVE-2009-4438?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4438 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4438?

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