CVE-2023-27859: IBM Db2 code execution
First published: Mon Jan 08 2024(Updated: )
IBM Db2 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 could allow a remote user to execute arbitrary code caused by installing like named jar files across multiple databases. A user could exploit this by installing a malicious jar file that overwrites the existing like named jar file in another database. IBM X-Force ID: 249205.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data | <=3.0 | |
| IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data | <=2.2 | |
| IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data | <=2.1 | |
| IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data | <=2.0 | |
| IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data | <=1.8 | |
| IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data | <=1.7 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | >=10.5.0.0<=10.5.0.11 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | >=11.1.0.0<=11.1.4.7 | |
| IBM DB2 Universal Database | >=11.5<=11.5.9 | |
| Any of | ||
| HPE HP-UX | ||
| IBM AIX | ||
| IBM z/OS Linux | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-27859?
CVE-2023-27859 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution by remote users.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27859?
To mitigate CVE-2023-27859, update to the latest available version of IBM Db2 that resolves this issue.
What versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2023-27859?
CVE-2023-27859 affects IBM Db2 versions 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5.
What may happen if I don't address CVE-2023-27859?
Failure to address CVE-2023-27859 could result in unauthorized remote code execution within your Db2 environment.
Can CVE-2023-27859 affect databases on different servers?
Yes, CVE-2023-27859 allows a malicious user to exploit vulnerable jar file installations across multiple databases, even if they are hosted on different servers.
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