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CVE-2023-52296: IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows denial of service

First published: Tue Apr 02 2024(Updated: )

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service when querying a specific UDF built-in function concurrently. IBM X-Force ID: 278547.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Db2=11.5
IBM Db2=11.5
IBM Db2=11.5
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-52296?

    CVE-2023-52296 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-52296?

    To fix CVE-2023-52296, users should apply the recommended patches provided by IBM for their affected Db2 installations.

  • Which versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2023-52296?

    CVE-2023-52296 affects IBM Db2 version 11.5 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52296?

    CVE-2023-52296 is a denial of service vulnerability that arises when querying a specific UDF built-in function simultaneously.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-52296?

    As of now, IBM has not provided specific workarounds for CVE-2023-52296, so applying patches is the primary mitigation strategy.

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