How severe is CVE-2008-0306?

CVE-2008-0306 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0306 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0306?

CVE-2008-0306 affects Sap Maxdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0306?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0306 published?

CVE-2008-0306 was published on 2008-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0306

CVE-2008-0306 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Maxdb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Maxdb
Published: 2008-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

sdbstarter in SAP MaxDB 7.6.0.37, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using unspecified environment variables to modify configuration settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0306?: sdbstarter in SAP MaxDB 7.6.0.37, and possibly other versions, allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by using unspecified environment variables to modify configuration settings.
How severe is CVE-2008-0306?: CVE-2008-0306 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0306 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0306?: CVE-2008-0306 affects Sap Maxdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0306?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0306 published?: CVE-2008-0306 was published on 2008-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:maxdb:7.6.0.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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