Unscored severity · published Oct 22, 2008
CVE-2008-4691
Unspecified vulnerability in the SQLNLS_UNPADDEDCHARLEN function in the New Compiler (aka Starburst derived compiler) component in the server in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP6 allows…
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CVSS
1.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the SQLNLS_UNPADDEDCHARLEN function in the New Compiler (aka Starburst derived compiler) component in the server in IBM DB2 9.1 before FP6 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation and trap) via unknown vectors.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.2% · higher than 69% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
DB
Db2 · Ibm
through 9.1; 9.1; 9.1; 9.1; 9.1; 9.1; +2 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4691
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-4691
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32368
www-01.ibm.com
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1LI73364
www-01.ibm.com
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27013892
www.vupen.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2893
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