CVE-2024-27254: 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) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 federated server is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted query under certain conditions. IBM X-Force ID: 283813.

Other sources

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) federated server is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted query under certain conditions.

— IBM

Affected Software

21 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 Linux=10.5
IBM Db2 Unix=10.5
IBM Db2 Windows=10.5
IBM Db2 Linux=11.1
IBM Db2 Unix=11.1
IBM Db2 Windows=11.1
IBM Db2 Linux=11.5
IBM Db2 Unix=11.5
IBM Db2 Windows=11.5
Any of the following
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM Linux On Ibm Z
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Apr 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·03:29 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-27254?

The severity of CVE-2024-27254 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-27254?

To fix CVE-2024-27254, ensure your IBM Db2 version is updated to the latest patches provided by IBM.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-27254?

CVE-2024-27254 affects IBM Db2 versions 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 across Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms.

4

What type of attack is CVE-2024-27254 associated with?

CVE-2024-27254 is associated with a denial of service attack triggered by a specially crafted query.

5

Is CVE-2024-27254 applicable to IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data?

Yes, CVE-2024-27254 is applicable to IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data as well as Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data.

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