CVE-2023-40692: IBM Db2 denial of service

Published Dec 3, 2023
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Updated

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service under extreme stress conditions. IBM X-Force ID: 264807.

Other sources

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) is vulnerable to denial of service under extreme stress conditions.

Affected Software

12 affected components
IBM Db2 Linux=10.5
IBM Db2 Unix=10.5
IBM Db2 Windows=10.5
IBM Db2 Linux=11.1
IBM Db2 Unix=11.1
IBM Db2 Windows=11.1
IBM Db2 Linux=11.5
IBM Db2 Unix=11.5
IBM Db2 Windows=11.5
IBM IBM® Db2®<=10.5.0.11
IBM IBM® Db2®<=11.1.4.7
IBM IBM® Db2®<=11.5.x

Event History

Dec 3, 2023
CVE Published
11:51 PM
Data Sourced
11:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-40692?

CVE-2023-40692 is a vulnerability in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows that allows for denial of service under extreme stress conditions.

2

Which versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2023-40692?

IBM Db2 versions 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 are affected by CVE-2023-40692.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40692?

CVE-2023-40692 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.9.

4

How can CVE-2023-40692 be exploited?

CVE-2023-40692 can be exploited by subjecting IBM Db2 to extreme stress conditions, which result in a denial of service.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2023-40692?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-40692 on the IBM support page (https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7087157) and the IBM X-Force ID page (https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/264807).

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