CVE-2023-45193: IBM Db2 denial of service

Published Jan 8, 2024
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Updated

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 federated server is vulnerable to a denial of service when a specially crafted cursor is used. IBM X-Force ID: 268759.

Other sources

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) federated server is vulnerable to a denial of service when a specially crafted cursor is used.

— IBM

Affected Software

11 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
IBM DB2<11.5.9
Any of the following
IBM AIX
IBM Linux On Ibm Z
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105501

Event History

Jan 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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-2023-45193?

CVE-2023-45193 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability, affecting IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-45193?

To mitigate CVE-2023-45193, apply the recommended patches and updates provided by IBM for the affected Db2 version.

3

Which versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2023-45193?

CVE-2023-45193 affects IBM Db2 versions up to and including 11.5.9.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2023-45193 enable?

CVE-2023-45193 enables a denial of service attack through the use of specially crafted cursors.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-45193?

Currently, IBM has not publicly disclosed any specific workarounds for CVE-2023-45193.

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