CVE-2008-3857

CVE-2008-3857 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Universal Database with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

The Base Service Utilities component in IBM DB2 9.1 before Fixpak 5 retains a cleartext password in memory after the database connection that sent the password is fully established, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a memory dump.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3857?
The Base Service Utilities component in IBM DB2 9.1 before Fixpak 5 retains a cleartext password in memory after the database connection that sent the password is fully established, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a memory dump.
How severe is CVE-2008-3857?
CVE-2008-3857 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3857 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3857?
CVE-2008-3857 primarily affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3857?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3857 published?
CVE-2008-3857 was published on 2008-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

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