Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the DAS server program in the Core DAS function component in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP4a and 9.5 before FP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2007-3676.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 Universal Database | 9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v95/APA
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29784
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ12406
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ12379Patch
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255607Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29601Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45141
- ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v95/APA
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29784
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ12406
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ12379Patch
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255607Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29601Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45141
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3853?
CVE-2008-3853 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the DAS server program in the Core DAS function component in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP4a and 9.5 before FP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of servic...
How severe is CVE-2008-3853?
CVE-2008-3853 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3853?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2 Universal Database.