CVE-2008-1998: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1998: The NNSTAT (aka SYSPROC.NNSTAT) procedure in IBM DB2 8 before FP16, 9.1 before FP4a, and 9.5 before FP1 on...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This CVE affects older IBM DB2 versions on Windows. An authenticated remote user could abuse the NNSTAT stored procedure’s log file parameter to overwrite arbitrary files. The main business concern is file integrity and potential service disruption on legacy DB2 servers. Exposure is most likely in legacy Windows deployments running affected IBM DB2 8, 9.1, or 9.5 levels with remote authenticated database access. Treat this as a legacy platform hygiene issue with moderate urgency. Prioritize systems that remain internet-reachable, host sensitive data, or allow broad database logins. Mitigation focus: Upgrade DB2 8 to FP16 or later where applicable.; Upgrade DB2 9.1 to FP4a or later where applicable.; Upgrade DB2 9.5 to FP1 or later where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 28, 2008, 18:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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ibm-db2-nnstat-file-overwrite(41960)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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