Vulnerability Description
IBM DB2 UDB 8.1 before FixPak 16, 8.2 before FixPak 9, and 9.1 before FixPak 4a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (instance crash) via a crafted SQLJRA packet within a CONNECT/ATTACH data stream that simulates a V7 client connect/attach request.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | <= 8.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29022
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ05043Patch
- http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/db2/2008-01.shtml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45134
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29022
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ05043Patch
- http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/db2/2008-01.shtml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45134
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3959?
CVE-2008-3959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). IBM DB2 UDB 8.1 before FixPak 16, 8.2 before FixPak 9, and 9.1 before FixPak 4a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (instance crash) via a crafted SQLJRA packet within a CONNECT/ATTAC...
How severe is CVE-2008-3959?
CVE-2008-3959 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3959?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2.