CVE-2008-3959
First published: Tue Sep 09 2008(Updated: )
IBM DB2 UDB 8.1 before FixPak 16, 8.2 before FixPak 9, and 9.1 before FixPak 4a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (instance crash) via a crafted SQLJRA packet within a CONNECT/ATTACH data stream that simulates a V7 client connect/attach request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Db2 | <=8.1 | |
| IBM Db2 | <=8.2 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp1 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp10 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp11 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp12 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp13 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp14 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp2 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp3 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp4 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp5 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp6 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp7 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp8 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.1-fp9 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.2 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.2-fp1 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.2-fp2 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.2-fp3 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.2-fp4 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.2-fp5 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.2-fp6 | |
| IBM Db2 | =8.2-fp7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3959?
CVE-2008-3959 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3959?
To fix CVE-2008-3959, you should apply the latest FixPak for your version of IBM DB2 UDB.
What versions of IBM DB2 UDB are affected by CVE-2008-3959?
CVE-2008-3959 affects IBM DB2 UDB versions 8.1 before FixPak 16, 8.2 before FixPak 9, and 9.1 before FixPak 4a.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2008-3959?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2008-3959 by sending a crafted SQLJRA packet that simulates a V7 client connect/attach request.
What are the consequences of CVE-2008-3959?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-3959 can lead to a crash of the DB2 instance, resulting in a denial of service.
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