HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2012-0711
HIGH

CVE-2012-0711

CWE-189Published: March 20, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Integer signedness error in the db2dasrrm process in the DB2 Administration Server (DAS) in IBM DB2 9.1 through FP11, 9.5 before FP9, and 9.7 through FP5 on UNIX platforms allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-0711 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

IBM2 product(s)
db2aix
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
sun1 product(s)
sunos
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (14)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2012-0711
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 20, 2012

Related CVEs (CWE-189)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2012-0711 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.