CVE-2023-38719: IBM Db2 denial of service

Published Oct 16, 2023
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Updated

IBM Db2 11.5 could allow a local user with special privileges to cause a denial of service during database deactivation on DPF. IBM X-Force ID: 261607.

Other sources

IBM Db2 could allow a local user with special privileges to cause a denial of service during database deactivation on DPF.

Affected Software

9 affected components
IBM IBM® Db2®<=11.5.8
All of the following
IBM DB2=11.5.8
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Opengroup Unix
IBM DB2=11.5.8
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Opengroup Unix

Event History

Oct 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·05:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this IBM Db2 vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this IBM Db2 vulnerability is CVE-2023-38719.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-38719?

The severity rating of CVE-2023-38719 is medium (5.1).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-38719?

The affected software for CVE-2023-38719 is IBM Db2 11.5.8.

4

How can a local user exploit this vulnerability?

A local user with special privileges can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service during database deactivation on DPF.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Please refer to IBM's support page for information on fixing this vulnerability.

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