Vulnerability Description
The NNSTAT (aka SYSPROC.NNSTAT) procedure in IBM DB2 8 before FP16, 9.1 before FP4a, and 9.5 before FP1 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to overwrite arbitrary files via the log file parameter.
CVSS Score
8.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Ibm | Db2 | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29022Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29784Third Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3840Third Party Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ06976Vendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ06977Vendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ10776Vendor Advisory
- http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/db2/2008-03.shtmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491073/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28836Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41960Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29022Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29784Third Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3840Third Party Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ06976Vendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ06977Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1998?
CVE-2008-1998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). The NNSTAT (aka SYSPROC.NNSTAT) procedure in IBM DB2 8 before FP16, 9.1 before FP4a, and 9.5 before FP1 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to overwrite arbitrary files via the log file param...
How severe is CVE-2008-1998?
CVE-2008-1998 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows, Ibm Db2.