CVE-2008-3855
First published: Thu Aug 28 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the DB2 Administration Server (DAS) in the Core DAS function component in IBM DB2 9.1 before Fixpak 5 allows local users to gain privileges, aka a "FILE CREATION VULNERABILITY." NOTE: this may be the same as CVE-2007-5664.
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 | =9.1-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 | =9.1-fp3 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp2 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp3 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp2 | |
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3855?
CVE-2008-3855 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3855?
To fix CVE-2008-3855, upgrade to IBM DB2 9.1 Fixpak 5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-3855?
CVE-2008-3855 affects local users of IBM DB2 version 9.1 prior to Fixpak 5.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3855?
CVE-2008-3855 is an unspecified file creation vulnerability in the DB2 Administration Server.
Is CVE-2008-3855 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2008-3855 may be related to CVE-2007-5664, which details similar privilege escalation issues.
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