Vulnerability Description
The Base Service Utilities component in IBM DB2 9.1 before Fixpak 5 retains a cleartext password in memory after the database connection that sent the password is fully established, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a memory dump.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 Universal Database | 9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1JR27422
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255607Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29601
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1769
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45139
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1JR27422
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255607Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29601
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1769
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45139
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3857?
CVE-2008-3857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The Base Service Utilities component in IBM DB2 9.1 before Fixpak 5 retains a cleartext password in memory after the database connection that sent the password is fully established, which might allow ...
How severe is CVE-2008-3857?
CVE-2008-3857 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3857?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2 Universal Database.