CVE-2023-47746: 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) 10.5, 11.1, and 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: 272644.

Other sources

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow an authenticated user with CONNECT privileges to cause a denial of service using a specially crafted query.

— 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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105505

Event History

Jan 22, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:42 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-2023-47746?

CVE-2023-47746 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-47746?

To fix CVE-2023-47746, apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM for vulnerable versions of Db2.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-47746?

CVE-2023-47746 affects authenticated users with CONNECT privileges on IBM Db2 versions 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5.

4

What impact does CVE-2023-47746 have?

CVE-2023-47746 can lead to a denial of service, disrupting access to the database for legitimate users.

5

What versions of IBM Db2 are impacted by CVE-2023-47746?

CVE-2023-47746 impacts IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows versions 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5.

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