PT-2023-7737 · Ibm · Ibm Db2

Published 2023-12-01 · Updated 2024-01-12 · CVE-2023-46167

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.4

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) version 11.5

Description The issue is related to insufficient input validation, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. Specifically, when a specially crafted cursor is used, it can lead to a denial of service.

Recommendations For IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) version 11.5, consider restricting the use of specially crafted cursors to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, avoid using cursors that may be manipulated by an attacker until a patch is available. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

DoS

RCE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-08804

CVE-2023-46167

Affected Products

Ibm Db2

References · 10

• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/269367 · Vendor Advisory
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/7087203 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-46167 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-08804 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46167 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/62727 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/67229 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1731480027303186502 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/RedPacketSec/status/1731615931078484165 · Twitter Post
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240112-0003 · Note