CVE-2023-40372: 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 denial of service with a specially crafted SQL statement using External Tables. IBM X-Force ID: 263499.
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 this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-40372.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
IBM DB2 for Linux UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) version 11.5.x is affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40372?
The severity of CVE-2023-40372 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited by using a specially crafted SQL statement using External Tables.
Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?
Yes, IBM has provided a fix for this vulnerability. Please refer to the IBM support pages for more information.
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