IBM Db2 denial of service
CVE-2023-40687

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 December 2023

Summary

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, including Db2 Connect Server, is susceptible to a Denial of Service attack when a specially crafted RUNSTATS command is executed on an 8TB table. This exploitation can lead to service interruptions and operational downtime, putting database integrity and availability at risk. Organizations utilizing the affected versions should implement precautions and apply patches as they become available to mitigate potential disruptions.

Affected Version(s)

Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 10.5, 11.1, 11.5

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7087149
vendor-advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/264809
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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