7.5
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-0696

First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )

IBM DB2 UDB before 8.2 Fixpak 16 does not properly check authorization for the ALTER TABLE statement, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Db2=8.2_fixpack15

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-0696?

    CVE-2008-0696 has a severity rating that indicates a potential risk due to improper authorization checks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0696?

    To fix CVE-2008-0696, upgrade to IBM DB2 UDB version 8.2 Fixpak 16 or later.

  • What impacts could result from exploiting CVE-2008-0696?

    Exploiting CVE-2008-0696 could lead to unauthorized changes to database tables.

  • Which versions of IBM DB2 UDB are affected by CVE-2008-0696?

    IBM DB2 UDB versions up to 8.2 Fixpak 15 are affected by CVE-2008-0696.

  • Is there a known attack vector for CVE-2008-0696?

    The details of attack vectors for CVE-2008-0696 are unspecified, but unauthorized access may be possible.

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