VDB-251716 · CVE-2023-45193 · XFDB 268759

IBM DB2/DB2 Connect Server 11.5 Cursor denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server 11.5. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Cursor Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-45193. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server 11.5 (Database Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Cursor 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. CVE summarizes:

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 federated server is vulnerable to a denial of service when a specially crafted cursor is used. IBM X-Force ID: 268759.

The weakness was released 01/22/2024. The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-45193 since 10/05/2023. 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 (268759). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Database Software

Vendor

Name

Version

11.5

License

commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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CNA Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/05/2023 🔍
01/22/2024 +109 days 🔍
01/22/2024 +0 days 🔍
02/16/2024 +25 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-45193 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-45193
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-251716
X-Force: 268759

Entryinfo

Created: 01/22/2024 22:36
Updated: 02/16/2024 09:55
Changes: 01/22/2024 22:36 (51), 02/16/2024 09:55 (11)
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