CVE-2023-27859: IBM Db2 code execution

Published Jan 8, 2024
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Updated

IBM Db2 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 could allow a remote user to execute arbitrary code caused by installing like named jar files across multiple databases. A user could exploit this by installing a malicious jar file that overwrites the existing like named jar file in another database. IBM X-Force ID: 249205.

Other sources

IBM Db2 could allow a remote user to execute arbitrary code caused by installing like named jar files across multiple databases. A user could exploit this by installing a malicious jar file that overwrites the existing like named jar file in another database.

IBM

Affected Software

15 affected components
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=3.0
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.2
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.1
IBM Watson Query on 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 the following
Any of the following
IBM DB2>=10.5.0.0<=10.5.0.11
IBM DB2>=11.1.0.0<=11.1.4.7
IBM DB2>=11.5<=11.5.9
Any of the following
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM Linux On Ibm Z
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Jan 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·03:29 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27859?

CVE-2023-27859 has been rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution by remote users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-27859?

To mitigate CVE-2023-27859, update to the latest available version of IBM Db2 that resolves this issue.

3

What versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2023-27859?

CVE-2023-27859 affects IBM Db2 versions 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5.

4

What may happen if I don't address CVE-2023-27859?

Failure to address CVE-2023-27859 could result in unauthorized remote code execution within your Db2 environment.

5

Can CVE-2023-27859 affect databases on different servers?

Yes, CVE-2023-27859 allows a malicious user to exploit vulnerable jar file installations across multiple databases, even if they are hosted on different servers.

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