CVE-2023-47145: IBM Db2 for Windows privilege escalation

Published Jan 7, 2024
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Updated

IBM Db2 for Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user using the MSI repair functionality. IBM X-Force ID: 270402.

Other sources

IBM Db2 for Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user using the MSI repair functionality.

— IBM

Affected Software

7 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>=10.5<10.5.0.11
IBM DB2>=11.1<11.1.4.7
IBM DB2>=11.5<11.5.8
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47145?

CVE-2023-47145 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in IBM Db2.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-47145?

To mitigate CVE-2023-47145, apply the latest security updates provided by IBM for the affected Db2 versions.

3

Which versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2023-47145?

CVE-2023-47145 affects IBM Db2 for Windows versions 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5.

4

Can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-47145?

CVE-2023-47145 requires local access, meaning a remote attacker cannot exploit this vulnerability.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-47145?

CVE-2023-47145 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability using the MSI repair functionality.

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