CVE-2008-1966: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Apr 27 2008(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in the JAR file administration routines in the BSU JAVA subcomponent in IBM DB2 8 before FP16, 9.1 before FP4a, and 9.5 before FP1 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (instance crash) via a call to the (1) RECOVERJAR or (2) REMOVE_JAR procedure with a crafted parameter, related to (a) sqlj.install_jar and (b) sqlj.replace_jar.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp11 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp3 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp10 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp9 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp7b | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp6a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp9a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp4 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp7a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp6 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp8 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp14 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp2 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp4a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp6c | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp13 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp8a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp12 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp6b | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp15 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp3 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp3a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp2a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ08512
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ08945
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ15496
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28835
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29601
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255607
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29022
- http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/db2/2008-04.shtml
- http://osvdb.org/46269
- http://osvdb.org/46268
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41955
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491071/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1966?
CVE-2008-1966 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service through crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1966?
To fix CVE-2008-1966, you should apply the latest fix pack or update for IBM DB2 versions affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2008-1966?
CVE-2008-1966 affects IBM DB2 versions 8 before FP16, 9.1 before FP4a, and 9.5 before FP1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1966?
CVE-2008-1966 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to remote denial of service.
Can CVE-2008-1966 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1966 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to cause denial of service.
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