Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the DAS server in IBM DB2 8 before FP17, 9.1 before FP5, and 9.5 before FP2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-3676 and CVE-2008-3853.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v82/APAPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31787Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22004PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22188PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22190PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21318189Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35408
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51108
- ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v82/APAPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31787Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22004PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22188PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22190PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21318189Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35408
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6821?
CVE-2008-6821 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the DAS server in IBM DB2 8 before FP17, 9.1 before FP5, and 9.5 before FP2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unsp...
How severe is CVE-2008-6821?
CVE-2008-6821 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6821?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2.