IBM DB2/DB2 Connect Server 10.5/11.1/11.5 on Windows MSI Repair access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server 10.5/11.1/11.5 on Windows and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component MSI Repair. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-47145. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server 10.5/11.1/11.5 on Windows (Database Software). Affected is an unknown code of the component MSI Repair. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM Db2 for Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user using the MSI repair functionality. IBM X-Force ID: 270402.

The weakness was released 01/08/2024. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-47145 since 10/31/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/11/2025). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (270402). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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10/31/2023 🔍
01/08/2024 +69 days 🔍
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06/11/2025 +520 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-47145 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-47145
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-249876
X-Force: 270402

Entryinfo

Created: 01/08/2024 07:49
Updated: 06/11/2025 22:14
Changes: 01/08/2024 07:49 (52), 01/25/2024 10:00 (10), 06/11/2025 22:14 (16)
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