Vulnerability Description
IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (instance crash) via a crafted CONNECT/ATTACH data stream that simulates a V7 client connect/attach request. NOTE: this may overlap CVE-2008-3858. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2008-3959.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | <= 8.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v82/APA
- http://osvdb.org/48144
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31787Vendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ08134
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31058
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45133
- ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v82/APA
- http://osvdb.org/48144
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31787Vendor Advisory
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ08134
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31058
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45133
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3958?
CVE-2008-3958 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM DB2 UDB 8 before Fixpak 17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (instance crash) via a crafted CONNECT/ATTACH data stream that simulates a V7 client connect/attach request. NOTE: ...
How severe is CVE-2008-3958?
CVE-2008-3958 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3958?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2.