PT-2023-8437 · Ibm · Ibm Db2

Published 2023-10-05 · Updated 2024-03-07 · CVE-2023-45193

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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 in the database management system, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. This can occur when a specially crafted cursor is used.

Recommendations For IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) version 11.5, consider disabling the use of specially crafted cursors as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the federated server to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

DoS

RCE

Improper Resource Release

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

CWE-404

Related Identifiers

BDU:2024-00739

CVE-2023-45193

Affected Products

Ibm Db2

References · 8

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-45193 · Vendor Advisory
• https://ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105501 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45193 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2024-00739 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/268759 · Vendor Advisory
• https://vuldb.com/ru/?id.251716 · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1749510692087239119 · Twitter Post
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0001 · Note