8.8
CWE
94
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-27868: IBM Db2 code execution

First published: Fri Jul 07 2023(Updated: )

IBM Db2 JDBC Driver could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unchecked class instantiation when providing plugin classes. By sending a specially crafted request using the named pluginClassName class, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ibm Db2=10.5.0.11
Ibm Db2=11.1.4.7
IBM IBM® Db2®=11.5
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris
<=10.5.0.11
<=11.1.4.7
<=11.5.x

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-27868?

    CVE-2023-27868 is a vulnerability in the IBM Db2 JDBC Driver that could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

  • How does CVE-2023-27868 affect IBM Db2?

    CVE-2023-27868 affects IBM Db2 versions 10.5.0.11, 11.1.4.7, and 11.5.x.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-27868?

    The severity of CVE-2023-27868 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

  • How can a remote authenticated attacker exploit CVE-2023-27868?

    A remote authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2023-27868 by sending a specially crafted request using the named plugin classes.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2023-27868?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-27868 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249516), [Reference 2](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010029), [Reference 3](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230803-0006/)

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