CVE-2008-3854: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Aug 28 2008(Updated: )
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in IBM DB2 9.1 before Fixpak 5 and 9.5 before Fixpak 1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system outage) via vectors related to (1) use of XQuery to issue statements; the (2) XMLQUERY, (3) XMLEXISTS, and (4) XMLTABLE statements; and the (5) sqlrlaka function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp2 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp3 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp3 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp2 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp3 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp2 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp3 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp2 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp3 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp2 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255607
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ16346
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ18434
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29601
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30558
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ18431
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1769
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42935
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42930
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496406/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3854?
CVE-2008-3854 is considered to have a high severity due to potential remote denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3854?
To fix CVE-2008-3854, upgrade IBM DB2 to version 9.1 Fixpak 5 or 9.5 Fixpak 1 or later.
What are the affected versions of IBM DB2 in CVE-2008-3854?
The affected versions of IBM DB2 in CVE-2008-3854 include versions 9.1 before Fixpak 5 and 9.5 before Fixpak 1.
Can CVE-2008-3854 lead to data breaches?
While CVE-2008-3854 primarily allows for denial of service, an attacker could use it as a vector to exploit further vulnerabilities.
What types of attacks does CVE-2008-3854 facilitate?
CVE-2008-3854 facilitates remote denial of service attacks through multiple stack-based buffer overflows.
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