IBM DB2 Client Interfaces component Unspecified Vulnerabilities (Linux)

Summary
The host is installed with IBM DB2 and is prone to unspecified vulnerabilities.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attacker to bypass security restrictions. Impact Level: System/Application
Solution
Update IBM DB2 8.2 FP18, 9.1 FP8, 9.5 FP5, 9.7 FP1, http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=0&uid=swg24022678
Insight
The flaw is due to an error in client interfaces component. It does not validate an unspecified pointer, which allows attackers to overwrite external memory via unknown vectors.
Affected
IBM DB2 version 8.2 prior to FP18 IBM DB2 version 9.1 prior to FP8 IBM DB2 version 9.5 prior to FP5 IBM DB2 version 9.7 prior to FP1
References