CVE-2023-38720: IBM Db2 denial of service
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.
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IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted ALTER TABLE statement.
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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.