CVE-2023-38720: IBM Db2 denial of service
First published: Mon Oct 16 2023(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.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| 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 | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Opengroup Unix | ||
| <=11.1.4.x | ||
| <=11.5.x |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this IBM Db2 vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this IBM Db2 vulnerability is CVE-2023-38720.
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.
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.
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.
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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