CVE-2023-25930: IBM Db2 denial of service

Published Apr 24, 2023
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Updated

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.1, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to a denial of service. Under rare conditions, setting a special register may cause the Db2 server to terminate abnormally. IBM X-Force ID: 247862.

Other sources

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) is vulnerable to a denial of service. Under rare conditions, setting a special register may cause the Db2 server to terminate abnormally.

IBM

Affected Software

23 affected components
IBM DB2>=11.1<11.1.4
IBM DB2>=11.5<11.5.8
IBM DB2=10.5
IBM DB2=10.5-fp1
IBM DB2=10.5-fp10
IBM DB2=10.5-fp2
IBM DB2=10.5-fp3
IBM DB2=10.5-fp3a
IBM DB2=10.5-fp4
IBM DB2=10.5-fp5
IBM DB2=10.5-fp6
IBM DB2=10.5-fp7
IBM DB2=10.5-fp8
IBM DB2=10.5-fp9
IBM DB2=11.1.4
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp1
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp2
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp3
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp4
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp5
IBM DB2=11.1.4-fp6
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 24, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-25930 vulnerability?

CVE-2023-25930 is a vulnerability in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows that can be exploited to cause a denial of service.

2

How can the IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows vulnerability be exploited?

The vulnerability can be exploited by setting a special register, which may cause the Db2 server to terminate abnormally.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25930?

CVE-2023-25930 has a severity rating of 5.9 (medium).

4

Which versions of IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows are affected by CVE-2023-25930?

IBM Db2 versions 10.1, 11.1, and 11.5 are affected by CVE-2023-25930.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows?

To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches and updates provided by IBM.

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