IBM DB2 on Cloud Pak for Data up to 4.8 Kubernetes Pod access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in IBM DB2 on Cloud Pak for Data and DB2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data up to 4.8. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Kubernetes Pod Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-42005. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM DB2 on Cloud Pak for Data and DB2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data up to 4.8 (Database Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Kubernetes Pod Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, and 4.8 could allow a user with access to the Kubernetes pod, to make system calls compromising the security of containers. IBM X-Force ID: 265264.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-42005 since 09/06/2023. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. 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 08/18/2025). 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 (265264). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/06/2023 🔍
05/29/2024 +266 days 🔍
05/29/2024 +0 days 🔍
08/18/2025 +446 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42005 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42005
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-266512
X-Force: 265264

Entryinfo

Created: 05/29/2024 15:13
Updated: 08/18/2025 17:50
Changes: 05/29/2024 15:13 (64), 05/29/2024 17:15 (1), 08/18/2025 17:50 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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Discussion

 Anonymous User (+0)
2 years ago
Good evening.
I cannot find the reported CPEs inside the NVD Nist dictionary.
I rather read ibm:db2_warehouse or simply ibm:db2.
Could you update?
Thank you,
Best Regards.
TEAM CERT
 VulDB Community Team2 years ago
Thank you, we have just aligned the CPE.

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