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HIGH CVSS 3.0
CVE-2017-1297
IBM DB2 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.2, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. IBM X-Force ID: 125159.

INFO

Published Date :

June 27, 2017, 4:29 p.m.

Last Modified :

April 20, 2025, 1:37 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2017-1297 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ibm db2
2 Ibm db2_connect
3 Ibm data_server_client
4 Ibm data_server_driver_for_odbc_and_cli
5 Ibm data_server_driver_package
6 Ibm data_server_runtime_client
1 Linux linux_kernel
1 Microsoft windows
: Total Affected Vendor : 3 | Products : 8
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
The IBM DB2 or DB2 Connect installation is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which could allow for arbitrary code execution.
  • Apply the appropriate IBM DB2 Fix Pack or Special Build.
  • Apply the appropriate IBM DB2 Connect Fix Pack or Special Build based on the most recent fix pack level for your branch.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2017-1297 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2017-1297.

URL Resource
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004878 Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99271 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038772
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125159 Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42260/
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004878 Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99271 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038772
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125159 Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42260/
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2017-1297 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2017-1297 weaknesses.

CAPEC-8: Buffer Overflow in an API Call Buffer Overflow in an API Call CAPEC-9: Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities CAPEC-10: Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables CAPEC-14: Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow CAPEC-24: Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow CAPEC-42: MIME Conversion MIME Conversion CAPEC-44: Overflow Binary Resource File Overflow Binary Resource File CAPEC-45: Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links Buffer Overflow via Symbolic Links CAPEC-46: Overflow Variables and Tags Overflow Variables and Tags CAPEC-47: Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion Buffer Overflow via Parameter Expansion CAPEC-100: Overflow Buffers Overflow Buffers CAPEC-123: Buffer Manipulation Buffer Manipulation

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2017-1297 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004878
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99271
    Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038772
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125159
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42260/
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 12, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42260/ [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jul. 07, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038772 [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 03, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004878 No Types Assigned http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004878 Patch, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99271 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99271 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed Reference Type https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125159 No Types Assigned https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125159 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE CWE-119
    Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_server_client:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_server_driver_for_odbc_and_cli:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_server_driver_package:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:data_server_runtime_client:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:express:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:express:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.1:*:*:*:advanced_enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.1:*:*:*:advanced_workgroup:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.1:*:*:*:workgroup:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_connect:9.7:*:*:*:application_server:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_connect:9.7:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_connect:9.7:*:*:*:unlimited:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_connect:10.1:*:*:*:application_server:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_connect:10.1:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_connect:10.1:*:*:*:unlimited:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_connect:10.5:*:*:*:application_server:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_connect:10.5:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_connect:10.5:*:*:*:unlimited:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_connect:11.1.0.0:*:*:*:application_server:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_connect:11.1.0.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_connect:11.1.0.0:*:*:*:unlimited:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jun. 29, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99271 [No Types Assigned]
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 7.3
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Base CVSS Score: 4.4
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.27 }} -0.36%

score

0.47137

percentile