CVE-2008-3858: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-3858: The Downlevel DB2RA Support component in IBM DB2 9.1 before Fixpak 4a allows remote attackers to cause a de...

The Downlevel DB2RA Support component in IBM DB2 9.1 before Fixpak 4a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (instance crash) via a crafted CONNECT data stream that simulates a V7 client connect request.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-3858 is a remote denial-of-service issue in IBM DB2 9.1 before Fixpak 4a. A malformed client connection can crash the database instance. The main business risk is outage of applications depending on affected DB2 servers, not data theft or code execution based on the supplied sources. Likely exposure is limited to legacy IBM DB2 9.1 deployments, especially instances accepting remote client connections. The bundle does not identify other products or supported branches as affected. Treat this as a legacy availability risk. It is not documented as actively exploited here, but an affected internet- or partner-reachable database could be crashed remotely, disrupting dependent applications. Prioritize confirmed DB2 9.1 exposure and upgrade planning. Mitigation focus: Apply IBM DB2 9.1 Fixpak 4a or later vendor-supported remediation.; Check IBM APAR IZ07299 and DB2 support guidance for exact fix applicability.; Prioritize removing or upgrading unsupported legacy DB2 9.1 systems..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 28, 2008, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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ibm-db2-downlevel-db2rasupport-dos(45138)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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