How severe is CVE-2008-1998?

CVE-2008-1998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1998 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1998?

CVE-2008-1998 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1998?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-1998 published?

CVE-2008-1998 was published on 2008-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1998

CVE-2008-1998 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2008-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 Windows allows remote authenticated users to overwrite arbitrary files via the log file parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-1998?: CVE-2008-1998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1998 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1998?: CVE-2008-1998 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1998?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1998 published?: CVE-2008-1998 was published on 2008-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp6a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp6b:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp6c:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp7a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp7b:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp8a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:8.0:fp9a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp3a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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