CVE-2008-6821: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jun 03 2009(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the DAS server in IBM DB2 8 before FP17, 9.1 before FP5, and 9.5 before FP2 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-3676 and CVE-2008-3853.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp1 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp10 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp11 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp12 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp13 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp14 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp15 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | =8.0-fp16 | |
| 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-fp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22188
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22004
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31787
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22190
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21318189
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35408
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51108
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6821?
CVE-2008-6821 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution or application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6821?
To fix CVE-2008-6821, upgrade IBM DB2 to a version that includes the relevant patches, specifically versions after FP17 for DB2 8 or FP5 for DB2 9.1 and FP2 for DB2 9.5.
Which versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2008-6821?
CVE-2008-6821 affects IBM DB2 8 before FP17, 9.1 before FP5, and 9.5 before FP2.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-6821?
CVE-2008-6821 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a buffer overflow.
Is CVE-2008-6821 linked to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2008-6821 is a separate vulnerability and is different from CVE-2007-3676 and CVE-2008-3853.
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