CVE-2008-4691: Medium severity ibm db2 universal database vulnerability

Published Oct 22, 2008
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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.

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