CVE-2008-4693: Infoleak
First published: Wed Oct 22 2008(Updated: )
The SORT/LIST SERVICES component in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP6 and 9.5 before FP2 writes sensitive information to the trace output, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading "PASSWORD-RELATED CONNECTION STRING KEYWORD VALUES."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | <=9.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | <=9.5 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp2 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp3 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp3a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.1-fp4a | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =9.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32368
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ23915
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ28489
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27013892
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2893
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46022
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4693?
CVE-2008-4693 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How does CVE-2008-4693 affect IBM Db2?
CVE-2008-4693 affects IBM Db2 versions 9.1 before FP6 and 9.5 before FP2 by allowing sensitive information to be written to trace output.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4693?
To fix CVE-2008-4693, upgrade IBM Db2 to version 9.1 FP6 or later, or 9.5 FP2 or later.
What types of information are exposed by CVE-2008-4693?
CVE-2008-4693 may expose PASSWORD-RELATED CONNECTION STRING KEYWORD VALUES which can lead to unauthorized access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-4693?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2008-4693; upgrading is the recommended mitigation.
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