CVE-2008-3856

CVE-2008-3856 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Universal Database with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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

Description

The routine infrastructure component in IBM DB2 8 before FP17, 9.1 before FP5, and 9.5 before FP1 on Unix and Linux does not change the ownership of the db2fmp process, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3856?
The routine infrastructure component in IBM DB2 8 before FP17, 9.1 before FP5, and 9.5 before FP1 on Unix and Linux does not change the ownership of the db2fmp process, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-3856?
CVE-2008-3856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3856 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3856?
CVE-2008-3856 primarily affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. In total, 119 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3856?
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-2008-3856 published?
CVE-2008-3856 was published on 2008-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (119)

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