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CVE-2023-26021: IBM Db2 denial of service

First published: Mon Apr 24 2023(Updated: )

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.1 and 11.5 is vulnerable to a denial of service as the server may crash when compiling a specially crafted SQL query using a LIMIT clause. IBM X-Force ID: 247864.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM DB2 Universal Database>=11.1<11.1.4
IBM DB2 Universal Database>=11.5<11.5.8
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1.4
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1.4-fp1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1.4-fp2
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1.4-fp3
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1.4-fp4
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1.4-fp5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1.4-fp6
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-26021.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-26021?

    The severity of CVE-2023-26021 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-26021?

    IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) versions 11.1 and 11.5 are affected.

  • How can the vulnerability be exploited?

    The vulnerability can be exploited by compiling a specially crafted SQL query using a LIMIT clause, which may cause the server to crash.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-26021?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-26021 at the following references: [Link 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247864), [Link 2](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0010/), [Link 3](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6985681).

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