CVE-2023-30431: IBM Db2 buffer overflow

Published Jul 7, 2023
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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.

Other sources

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) db2set is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. An attacker could overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

11 affected components
IBM IBM® Db2®<=10.5.0.11
IBM IBM® Db2®<=11.1.4.7
IBM IBM® Db2®<=11.5.x
IBM DB2=10.5.0.11
IBM DB2=11.1.4.7
IBM DB2=11.5
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010565

Event History

Jul 7, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 10, 2023
Data Sourced
04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-30431?

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

3

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.

4

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.

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How can I fix CVE-2023-30431?

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

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