8.4
CWE
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CVE-2023-30431: IBM Db2 buffer overflow

First published: Fri Jul 07 2023(Updated: )

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 db2set is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. An attacker could overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code. IBM X-Force ID: 252184.

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-2023-30431?

    CVE-2023-30431 is a vulnerability in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5, where db2set is vulnerable to a buffer overflow.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-30431?

    The severity of CVE-2023-30431 is 8.4 (high).

  • How does CVE-2023-30431 work?

    CVE-2023-30431 is caused by improper bounds checking in the db2set command, allowing an attacker to overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code.

  • Which versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2023-30431?

    IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) versions 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 are affected by CVE-2023-30431.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-30431?

    To fix CVE-2023-30431, apply the necessary security patches provided by IBM.

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