CVE-2008-3389 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in the libbecompat library in Ingres 2.6, Ingres 2006 release 1 (aka 9.0.4), and Ingres 2006 release 2 (aka 9.1…
published 2008-08-05 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-3375
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 38%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in the libbecompat library in Ingres 2.6, Ingres 2006 release 1 (aka 9.0.4), and Ingres 2006 release 2 (aka 9.1.0) on Linux and HP-UX allows local users to gain privileges by setting a long value of an environment variable before running (1) verifydb, (2) iimerge, or (3) csreport.
Exploit prediction
0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 38% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020615
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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labs.idefense.com
/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=732
third-party-advisory, broken-link
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ingres.com
/support/security-alert-080108.php
broken-link
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2292
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/31398
third-party-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2313
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/31357
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/44179
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/495177/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30512
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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support.ca.com
/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=181989
broken-link
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-3389
- NVD CVE-2008-3389
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