IBM DB2 8.0/9.1/9.5 File access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM DB2 8.0/9.1/9.5. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. This manipulation of the argument File causes access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2008-1998. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in IBM DB2 8.0/9.1/9.5 (Database Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument file with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The NNSTAT (aka SYSPROC.NNSTAT) procedure in IBM DB2 8 before FP16, 9.1 before FP4a, and 9.5 before FP1 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to overwrite arbitrary files via the log file parameter.

The bug was discovered 04/18/2008. The weakness was published 04/28/2008 by Cesar Cerrudo with Application Security (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-1998 since 04/28/2008. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/08/2019). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 10 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 33763 (IBM DB2 < 9.5 Fix Pack 1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases and running in the context r.

Upgrading to version 8.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (41960), Tenable (33763), SecurityFocus (BID 28836†), OSVDB (41796†) and Secunia (SA29022†). Similar entries are available at VDB-3578, VDB-42174, VDB-42139 and VDB-43984. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Nessus ID: 33763
Nessus Name: IBM DB2 < 9.5 Fix Pack 1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: DB2 8.0

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Cesar Cerrudo
Organization: Application Security
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-1998 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1998
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42175
X-Force: 41960
SecurityFocus: 28836 - IBM DB2 'NNSTAT' Procedure Arbitrary File Overwrite Vulnerability
Secunia: 29022
OSVDB: 41796 - CVE-2008-1998 - IBM - DB2 - File Execution Issue
Vulnerability Center: 18210 - IBM DB2 on Windows Allows Remote Authenticated Users to Cause Denial of Service, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 08/08/2019 16:43
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (61), 08/08/2019 16:43 (14)
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