CVE-2023-35012: IBM Db2 code execution
First published: Mon Jul 10 2023(Updated: )
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 with a Federated configuration is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local user with SYSADM privileges could overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 257763.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM IBM® Db2® | =11.5 | |
| IBM AIX | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| IBM IBM® Db2® | <=11.5.7 with special build level before s2211170548. The problem first fixed in s2211170548. 11.5.8 with special build level before s2211250928 . The problem first fixed in s2211250928. | |
| All of | ||
| Ibm Db2 | =11.5 | |
| Any of | ||
| IBM AIX | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-35012?
CVE-2023-35012 is a vulnerability in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows 11.5 with a Federated configuration that allows a local user with SYSADM privileges to overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
How does CVE-2023-35012 affect IBM Db2?
CVE-2023-35012 affects IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows 11.5 with a Federated configuration.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-35012?
CVE-2023-35012 has a severity rating of 6.7, which is considered medium.
How can the CVE-2023-35012 vulnerability be exploited?
The CVE-2023-35012 vulnerability can be exploited by a local user with SYSADM privileges to overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
How can I fix the CVE-2023-35012 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2023-35012 vulnerability, update IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows to version 11.5.7 with special build level s2211170548 or 11.5.8 with special build level s2211250928 or later.
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