CVE-2023-47141: 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 could allow an authenticated user with CONNECT privileges to cause a denial of service using a specially crafted query. IBM X-Force ID: 270264.

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/7105497

Event History

Jan 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:07 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-2023-47141?

CVE-2023-47141 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability impacting IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-47141?

To remediate CVE-2023-47141, upgrade IBM DB2 to version 11.5.9 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-47141?

CVE-2023-47141 affects authenticated users with CONNECT privileges on IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions prior to 11.5.9.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2023-47141?

CVE-2023-47141 allows attackers to craft a query that can cause a denial of service condition in the affected IBM DB2 software.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-47141?

Currently, the recommended approach for CVE-2023-47141 is to apply the available software update instead of relying on a workaround to mitigate the issue.

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