CVE-2023-27558: IBM Db2 privilege escalation
First published: Fri Jul 07 2023(Updated: )
IBM Db2 on Windows 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 may be vulnerable to a privilege escalation caused by at least one installed service using an unquoted service path. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected service. IBM X-Force ID: 249194.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm Db2 | =10.5.0.11 | |
| Ibm Db2 | =11.1.4.7 | |
| IBM IBM® Db2® | =11.5 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| <=10.5.0.11 | ||
| <=11.1.4.7 | ||
| <=11.5.x |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this IBM Db2 vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this IBM Db2 vulnerability is CVE-2023-27558.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-27558?
CVE-2023-27558 has a severity rating of 8.4, which is considered high.
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-27558?
The affected software versions for CVE-2023-27558 are IBM Db2 on Windows 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5.
How does this vulnerability occur?
This vulnerability occurs due to at least one installed service using an unquoted service path in IBM Db2 on Windows.
What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
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