CVE-2010-3731
CWE-119Published: October 5, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the validateUser implementation in the com.ibm.db2.das.core.DasSysCmd function in db2dasrrm in the DB2 Administration Server (DAS) component in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP10, 9.5 before FP6a, and 9.7 before FP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username string.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-3731 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-3731 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts