7.2
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-1088: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Feb 23 2007(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM DB2 8.x before 8.1 FixPak 15 and 9.1 before Fix Pack 2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in unspecified environment variables.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Db2=8.0
IBM Db2=8.1.4
IBM Db2=8.1.7
IBM Db2=9.1-fp1
IBM Db2=8.1.9
IBM Db2=8.0-fp9
IBM Db2=9.1
IBM Db2=8.1-fp14
IBM Db2=8.0-fp8
IBM Db2=8.1.5
IBM Db2=8.0-fp14
IBM Db2=8.1
IBM Db2=8.0-fp13
IBM Db2=8.1.8a
IBM Db2=8.1.6
IBM Db2=8.1-fp13
IBM Db2=8.1.6c
IBM Db2=8.1.7b
IBM Db2=8.1.8
IBM Db2=8.1.9a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-1088?

    CVE-2007-1088 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution by local users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-1088?

    To fix CVE-2007-1088, upgrade to IBM DB2 version 8.1 FixPak 15 or 9.1 Fix Pack 2 or later.

  • What versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2007-1088?

    IBM DB2 versions 8.0, 8.1 up to FixPak 14, and 9.1 before Fix Pack 2 are affected by CVE-2007-1088.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2007-1088?

    CVE-2007-1088 can be exploited by local users with access to set environment variables.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-1088?

    Exploiting CVE-2007-1088 can lead to the execution of arbitrary code on the vulnerable system, compromising its integrity.

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