CVE-2023-27859

IBM Db2 code execution

Description

IBM Db2 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 could allow a remote user to execute arbitrary code caused by installing like named jar files across multiple databases. A user could exploit this by installing a malicious jar file that overwrites the existing like named jar file in another database. IBM X-Force ID: 249205.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.11%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com

Affected: IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows

References

Link	Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105503	vendor advisory patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249205	vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0002/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27859?: CVE-2023-27859 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27859?: To fix CVE-2023-27859, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-27859 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-27859 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-27859?: CVE-2023-27859 affects IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.

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