CVE-2008-1997

Unspecified vulnerability in the ADMIN_SP_C2 procedure in IBM DB2 8 before FP16, 9.1 before FP4a, and 9.5 before FP1 allows remote authenticated users to…

published April 28, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
91.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A hidden flaw in the ADMIN_SP_C2 procedure could let remote authenticated users run arbitrary code—definitely a situation you want to avoid! 🔍 Think of it like handing your office key to a coworker who then invites whoever they want inside—you never know what damage they could cause! 🏢 If exploited, an attacker could execute any code they desire, potentially compromising sensitive data or disrupting services. This vulnerability is a sneaky one, lying in wait to be leveraged by those with ill intent!

Put simply

Think of it like handing your office key to a coworker who then invites whoever they want inside—you never know what damage they could cause! 🏢 The unspecified vulnerability in the ADMIN_SP_C2 procedure allows remote authenticated users to exploit the system and execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to unauthorized access and system integrity issues.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute any code they desire, potentially compromising sensitive data or disrupting services. This vulnerability is a sneaky one, lying in wait to be leveraged by those with ill intent! To protect your systems, upgrade your IBM DB2 to version FP16 for 8.x, FP4a for 9.1, or FP1 for 9.5 immediately. Additionally, review access controls to ensure only necessary users have access to this procedure. You've got this! Stay vigilant and proactive, and you'll keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04430 · 91.3th percentile
Published
2008-04-28T18:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 APR 18:21Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in the ADMIN_SP_C2 procedure in IBM DB2 8 before FP16, 9.1 before FP4a, and 9.5 before FP1 allows remote authenticated users to…
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