CVE-2023-38720: IBM Db2 denial of service

Published Oct 16, 2023
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Updated

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted ALTER TABLE statement. IBM X-Force ID: 261616.

Other sources

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted ALTER TABLE statement.

Affected Software

24 affected components
IBM IBM® Db2®<=11.1.4.x
IBM IBM® Db2®<=11.5.x
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM DB2>=11.5<11.5.8
IBM DB2=11.1.4
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp1
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp2
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp3
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp4
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp5
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp6
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Opengroup Unix
IBM DB2>=11.5<11.5.8
IBM DB2=11.1.4
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp1
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp2
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp3
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp4
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp5
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp6
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Opengroup Unix

Event History

Oct 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·05:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Db2 vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this IBM Db2 vulnerability is CVE-2023-38720.

2

What is the severity of the IBM Db2 vulnerability with the ID CVE-2023-38720?

The severity of the IBM Db2 vulnerability with the ID CVE-2023-38720 is medium.

3

How can the IBM Db2 vulnerability with the ID CVE-2023-38720 be exploited?

The IBM Db2 vulnerability with the ID CVE-2023-38720 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted ALTER TABLE statement, leading to a denial of service condition.

4

What is the affected software for the IBM Db2 vulnerability with the ID CVE-2023-38720?

The affected software for the IBM Db2 vulnerability with the ID CVE-2023-38720 includes IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions 11.5 and 11.5, including Db2 Connect Server.

5

How can I mitigate the IBM Db2 vulnerability with the ID CVE-2023-38720?

To mitigate the IBM Db2 vulnerability with the ID CVE-2023-38720, apply the necessary security patches provided by IBM or upgrade to a non-vulnerable version.

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