CVE-2023-261257: High severity ibm db2 warehouse vulnerability
Published May 28, 2024
·Updated
IBM Db2U could allow a user with access to the kubernetes pod, to make system calls compromising the security of containers.
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM IBM® Db2® on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data<=v3.5 through refresh 10v4.0 through refresh 9v4.5 through refresh 3v4.6 through refresh 6v4.7 through refresh 4v4.8 through refresh 4
Event History
May 28, 2024
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-261257?
CVE-2023-261257 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to potential security risks in container management.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2023-261257?
The vulnerability affects users of IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data versions v3.5 through v4.8.
3
How do I fix CVE-2023-261257?
To mitigate CVE-2023-261257, update to the latest version of IBM Db2 as recommended by the vendor.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-261257?
CVE-2023-261257 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized system calls.
5
Can CVE-2023-261257 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-261257 requires access to the Kubernetes pod, making it less likely to be exploited remotely without access.