VDB-246648 · CVE-2023-29258 · XFDB 252048

IBM DB2/DB2 Connect Server 11.1/11.5 Federated Query denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server 11.1/11.5. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Federated Query Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-29258. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server 11.1/11.5 (Database Software). Affected is an unknown part of the component Federated Query Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to a denial of service through a specially crafted federated query on specific federation objects. IBM X-Force ID: 252048.

The weakness was presented 12/04/2023. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-29258 since 04/04/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (252048). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Database Software

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commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/04/2023 🔍
12/04/2023 +244 days 🔍
12/04/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/22/2023 +18 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-29258 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29258
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246648
X-Force: 252048

Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2023 07:18
Updated: 12/22/2023 09:17
Changes: 12/04/2023 07:18 (51), 12/22/2023 09:17 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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