CVE-2023-38003: IBM Db2 command execution

Q: What is CVE-2023-38003?

CVE-2023-38003 is a vulnerability in IBM Db2 that allows users with DATAACCESS privileges to execute routines they should not have access to.

Q: How does CVE-2023-38003 impact IBM Db2?

CVE-2023-38003 allows unauthorized execution of routines in IBM Db2 by users with DATAACCESS privileges.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2023-38003?

CVE-2023-38003 has a severity rating of 7.2 (high).

Q: Which versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2023-38003?

IBM Db2 versions 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 are affected by CVE-2023-38003.

Q: How can I fix CVE-2023-38003 in IBM Db2?

To fix CVE-2023-38003 in IBM Db2, update to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability and ensure proper access controls are in place.

Published Dec 4, 2023

Updated

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a user with DATAACCESS privileges to execute routines that they should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 260214.

Other sources

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow a user with DATAACCESS privileges to execute routines that they should not have access to.

Affected Software

12 affected components

IBM Db2 Linux=10.5

IBM Db2 Unix=10.5

IBM Db2 Windows=10.5

IBM Db2 Linux=11.1

IBM Db2 Unix=11.1

IBM Db2 Windows=11.1

IBM Db2 Linux=11.5

IBM Db2 Unix=11.5

IBM Db2 Windows=11.5

IBM IBM® Db2®<=10.5.0.x

IBM IBM® Db2®<=11.1.4.x

IBM IBM® Db2®<=11.5.x

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7078681

Event History

Dec 4, 2023

CVE Published

12:12 AM

Data Sourced

12:12 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

IBM-7078681

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38003?

CVE-2023-38003 is a vulnerability in IBM Db2 that allows users with DATAACCESS privileges to execute routines they should not have access to.

How does CVE-2023-38003 impact IBM Db2?