IBM DB2 8.1/8.2 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM DB2 8.1/8.2. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-3959. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM DB2 8.1/8.2 (Database Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM DB2 UDB 8.1 before FixPak 16, 8.2 before FixPak 9, and 9.1 before FixPak 4a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (instance crash) via a crafted SQLJRA packet within a CONNECT/ATTACH data stream that simulates a V7 client connect/attach request.

The bug was discovered 05/02/2008. The weakness was shared 09/10/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-3959 since 09/09/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 131 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 34195 (IBM DB2 8 < Fix Pack 17 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 8.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45134), Tenable (34195), SecurityFocus (BID 31058†), OSVDB (41794†) and Secunia (SA29022†). The entries VDB-3578, VDB-42175, VDB-42174 and VDB-42139 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 34195
Nessus Name: IBM DB2 8 < Fix Pack 17 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: DB2 8.1

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02/19/2008 🔍
05/02/2008 +73 days 🔍
09/01/2008 +122 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-3959 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3959
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43984
X-Force: 45134
SecurityFocus: 31058 - IBM DB2 Universal Database Server 8.2 Prior To Fixpak 17 Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 29022 - IBM DB2 Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 41794 - CVE-2008-3959 - IBM - DB2 UDB - Denial-of-Service Issue
Vulnerability Center: 19412 - IBM DB2 Universal Database Server < 8.2 Fixpak 17 DB2FMP Process Vulnerability Allows Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/02/2021 08:43
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (61), 08/16/2019 16:35 (13), 08/02/2021 08:43 (2)
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