CVE-2008-1966: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 27, 2008
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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) REMOVEJAR procedure with a crafted parameter, related to (a) sqlj.installjar and (b) sqlj.replacejar.

Affected Software

32 affected components
IBM DB2=8.0
IBM DB2=8.0-fp11
IBM DB2=8.0-fp3
IBM DB2=8.0-fp10
IBM DB2=8.0-fp9
IBM DB2=8.0-fp7b
IBM DB2=8.0-fp6a
IBM DB2=8.0-fp9a
IBM DB2=8.0-fp4
IBM DB2=8.0-fp7a
IBM DB2=8.0-fp6
IBM DB2=8.0-fp8
IBM DB2=8.0-fp14
IBM DB2=8.0-fp2
IBM DB2=8.0-fp1
IBM DB2=8.0-fp4a
IBM DB2=8.0-fp5
IBM DB2=8.0-fp6c
IBM DB2=8.0-fp13
IBM DB2=8.0-fp8a
IBM DB2=8.0-fp12
IBM DB2=8.0-fp6b
IBM DB2=8.0-fp15
IBM DB2=8.0-fp7
IBM DB2=9.5
IBM DB2=9.1-fp4
IBM DB2=9.1-fp1
IBM DB2=9.1
IBM DB2=9.1-fp3
IBM DB2=9.1-fp3a
IBM DB2=9.1-fp2a
IBM DB2=9.1-fp2

Event History

Apr 27, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1966?

CVE-2008-1966 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to remote denial of service.

5

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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