CVE-2023-38728: 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) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted XML query statement. IBM X-Force ID: 262258.

Other sources

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

Affected Software

49 affected components
IBM IBM® Db2®<=10.5.0.x
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=10.5
IBM DB2=10.5-fp1
IBM DB2=10.5-fp10
IBM DB2=10.5-fp2
IBM DB2=10.5-fp3
IBM DB2=10.5-fp3a
IBM DB2=10.5-fp4
IBM DB2=10.5-fp5
IBM DB2=10.5-fp6
IBM DB2=10.5-fp7
IBM DB2=10.5-fp8
IBM DB2=10.5-fp9
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=10.5
IBM DB2=10.5-fp1
IBM DB2=10.5-fp10
IBM DB2=10.5-fp2
IBM DB2=10.5-fp3
IBM DB2=10.5-fp3a
IBM DB2=10.5-fp4
IBM DB2=10.5-fp5
IBM DB2=10.5-fp6
IBM DB2=10.5-fp7
IBM DB2=10.5-fp8
IBM DB2=10.5-fp9
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
09:27 PM
Data Sourced
09:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-38728?

CVE-2023-38728 is a vulnerability in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) that allows for denial of service with a specially crafted XML query statement.

2

Which versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2023-38728?

IBM Db2 versions 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 are affected by CVE-2023-38728.

3

How severe is CVE-2023-38728?

CVE-2023-38728 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-38728?

To fix CVE-2023-38728, install the necessary patches and updates provided by IBM.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38728?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-38728 on the IBM X-Force ID page and the IBM support page.

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