CVE-2023-38740: 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 is vulnerable to a denial of service with a specially crafted SQL statement. IBM X-Force ID: 262613.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm Db2 | >=11.5<=11.5.8 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Opengroup Unix | ||
| IBM IBM® Db2® | <=11.5.x | |
| All of | ||
| Ibm Db2 | >=11.5<=11.5.8 | |
| Any of | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Opengroup Unix |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for the IBM Db2 vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for the IBM Db2 vulnerability is CVE-2023-38740.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38740?
The severity of CVE-2023-38740 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-38740?
The affected software for CVE-2023-38740 is IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5.
What is the impact of the CVE-2023-38740 vulnerability?
The CVE-2023-38740 vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by using a specially crafted SQL statement.
How to fix CVE-2023-38740?
To fix CVE-2023-38740, update IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows to a version higher than 11.5.8.
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