CVE-2008-6821

Name: CVE-2008-6821
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-03T21:00:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.67%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6821 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.67%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

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

References

ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v82/APARLIST.TXTPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/31787Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22004Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22188Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22190Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21318189Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35408
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51108
ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/ps/products/db2/fixes/english-us/aparlist/db2_v82/APARLIST.TXTPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/31787Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22004Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22188Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ22190Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21318189Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35408
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51108

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6821?

How severe is CVE-2008-6821?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6821 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6821?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-6821?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST