CVE-2008-4691: Medium severity ibm db2 universal database vulnerability
Published Oct 22, 2008
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the SQLNLSUNPADDEDCHARLEN function in the New Compiler (aka Starburst derived compiler) component in the server in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation and trap) via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
8 affected components
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
IBM DB2=9.1-fp2
IBM DB2=9.1-fp4a
Event History
Oct 22, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4691?
CVE-2008-4691 has not been assigned a severity rating, but it can cause denial of service via a segmentation violation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-4691?
To fix CVE-2008-4691, upgrade IBM DB2 to version 9.1 FP6 or later.
3
Which IBM DB2 versions are affected by CVE-2008-4691?
CVE-2008-4691 affects IBM DB2 versions before 9.1 FP6 including 9.1 and its fix packs 1 through 5.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2008-4691 allow?
CVE-2008-4691 allows attackers to cause a denial of service on affected DB2 servers.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-4691?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2008-4691; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.