CVE-2008-2154
First published: Wed Jun 03 2009(Updated: )
IBM DB2 8 before FP17, 9.1 before FP5, and 9.5 before FP2 provides an INSTALL_JAR (aka sqlj.install_jar) procedure, which allows remote authenticated users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via unspecified calls.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp10 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp11 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp12 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp13 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp14 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp15 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp16 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp2 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp3 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp3a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5-fp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22142
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ21983
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21318189
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31787
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22143
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35409
- http://osvdb.org/48147
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51105
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2154?
CVE-2008-2154 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote authenticated users to create or overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2154?
To fix CVE-2008-2154, you should upgrade to IBM DB2 version 8 FP17, 9.1 FP5, or 9.5 FP2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-2154?
CVE-2008-2154 affects IBM DB2 versions 8.0 to 8.0 FP16, 9.1 to 9.1 FP4, and 9.5 to 9.5 FP1.
What types of attacks can CVE-2008-2154 facilitate?
CVE-2008-2154 can facilitate unauthorized file creation or overwriting, potentially leading to further attacks or data compromise.
Is CVE-2008-2154 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-2154 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users who can gain access to the INSTALL_JAR procedure.
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