CVE-2008-4404: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-4404: The IPv6 Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP) implementation on IBM zSeries servers does not validate the orig...

The IPv6 Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP) implementation on IBM zSeries servers does not validate the origin of Neighbor Discovery messages, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of connectivity) or read private network traffic via a spoofed message that modifies the Forward Information Base (FIB), a related issue to CVE-2008-2476.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 01:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

IBM zSeries systems using IPv6 Neighbor Discovery may trust forged network discovery messages. An attacker able to send those messages could disrupt connectivity or cause private network traffic to be exposed. The public record does not provide CVSS scoring, version details, or a named patch. Exposure appears limited to IBM zSeries environments using IPv6 Neighbor Discovery on reachable network segments. The bundle does not identify specific versions, configurations, or CPEs. Treat as a targeted infrastructure risk until exposure is confirmed. Business urgency is highest for zSeries systems supporting critical connectivity or sensitive network traffic over IPv6. Mitigation focus: Check IBM and CERT guidance for supported fixes or mitigations.; Inventory IBM zSeries systems using IPv6 on relevant segments.; Prioritize review where private traffic or critical connectivity depends on affected systems..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 3, 2008, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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