CVE-2023-52296: IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows denial of service

Published Apr 2, 2024
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Updated

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service when querying a specific UDF built-in function concurrently. IBM X-Force ID: 278547.

Other sources

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) is vulnerable to denial of service when quering a specific UDF built-in function concurrently.

— IBM

Affected Software

9 affected components
IBM Db2 Linux=11.5
IBM Db2 Unix=11.5
IBM Db2 Windows=11.5
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

Event History

Apr 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:30 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-2023-52296?

CVE-2023-52296 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52296?

To fix CVE-2023-52296, users should apply the recommended patches provided by IBM for their affected Db2 installations.

3

Which versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2023-52296?

CVE-2023-52296 affects IBM Db2 version 11.5 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52296?

CVE-2023-52296 is a denial of service vulnerability that arises when querying a specific UDF built-in function simultaneously.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-52296?

As of now, IBM has not provided specific workarounds for CVE-2023-52296, so applying patches is the primary mitigation strategy.

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