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CVE Published
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CVE-2023-45193: IBM Db2 denial of service

First published: Mon Jan 08 2024(Updated: )

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 federated server is vulnerable to a denial of service when a specially crafted cursor is used. IBM X-Force ID: 268759.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
IBM Db2<11.5.9
Any of
IBM AIX
IBM Linux on IBM z
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=3.0
IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data as a Service<=2.2
IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data as a Service<=2.1
IBM Watson Query with Cloud Pak for Data as a Service<=2.0
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.8
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-45193?

    CVE-2023-45193 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability, affecting IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-45193?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-45193, apply the recommended patches and updates provided by IBM for the affected Db2 version.

  • Which versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2023-45193?

    CVE-2023-45193 affects IBM Db2 versions up to and including 11.5.9.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2023-45193 enable?

    CVE-2023-45193 enables a denial of service attack through the use of specially crafted cursors.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-45193?

    Currently, IBM has not publicly disclosed any specific workarounds for CVE-2023-45193.

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