CVE-2008-1998

Name: CVE-2008-1998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-28T20:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.50%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1998 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.50%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Db2	8.0	Fp1
Ibm	Db2	9.1	Fp1
Ibm	Db2	9.5	—

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/29022Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29784Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3840Third Party Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ06976Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ06977Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ10776Vendor Advisory
http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/db2/2008-03.shtmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491073/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28836Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41960Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/29022Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29784Third Party Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3840Third Party Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ06976Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ06977Vendor Advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ10776Vendor Advisory
http://www.appsecinc.com/resources/alerts/db2/2008-03.shtmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491073/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28836Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41960Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 28, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1998?

How severe is CVE-2008-1998?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1998 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1998?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST