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CVE-2023-50308: 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 under certain circumstances could allow an authenticated user to the database to cause a denial of service when a statement is run on columnar tables. IBM X-Force ID: 273393.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-50308?

    CVE-2023-50308 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting IBM Db2 version 11.5.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-50308?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-50308, it is recommended to apply the latest patches or updates provided by IBM for Db2 version 11.5.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-50308?

    CVE-2023-50308 affects authenticated users of IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows version 11.5, particularly when running certain statements on columnar tables.

  • What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2023-50308?

    Vulnerable systems include IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows with versions up to 11.5.9.

  • What impact does CVE-2023-50308 have on the database?

    CVE-2023-50308 can cause a denial of service, which may lead to disruptions in database availability.

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