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CVE-2008-3853

9.3 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the DAS server program in the Core DAS function component in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP4a and 9.5 before FP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of ser…

Published Aug 28, 2008ibmCWE-119EPSS 5.77%

Overview

CVE-2008-3853 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm db2_universal_database. It was published on August 28, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the DAS server program in the Core DAS function component in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP4a and 9.5 before FP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2007-3676.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update db2_universal_database to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v95/APARLIST.TXTRefsecunia.com/advisories/29784Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ12406Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ12379Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21255607Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29601Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45141Refftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v95/APARLIST.TXTRefsecunia.com/advisories/29784Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ12406

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3853?

CVE-2008-3853 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm db2_universal_database. It was published on August 28, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-3853?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-3853?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update db2_universal_database to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-3853?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3853 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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