IBM DB2/DB2 Connect Server 10.5/11.1/11.5 SQL Statement denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server 10.5/11.1/11.5. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component SQL Statement Handler. This manipulation causes denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-38727. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server 10.5/11.1/11.5 (Database Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component SQL Statement Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted SQL statement. IBM X-Force ID: 262257.

The weakness was shared 12/04/2023. The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-38727 since 07/25/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (262257). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/25/2023 🔍
12/04/2023 +132 days 🔍
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12/22/2023 +18 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-38727 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-38727
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246649
X-Force: 262257

Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2023 07:18
Updated: 12/22/2023 09:19
Changes: 12/04/2023 07:18 (51), 12/22/2023 09:19 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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