IBM DB2/DB2 Connect Server 10.5/11.1/11.5 resource consumption

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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. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. This manipulation causes resource consumption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-40692. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is 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. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. 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, 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service under extreme stress conditions. IBM X-Force ID: 264807.

The weakness was published 12/04/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-40692 since 08/18/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (264807). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/18/2023 🔍
12/04/2023 +108 days 🔍
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12/23/2023 +19 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-40692 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-40692
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246775
X-Force: 264807

Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2023 08:29
Updated: 12/23/2023 08:28
Changes: 12/04/2023 08:29 (50), 12/23/2023 08:28 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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