CVE-2023-29255

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows denial of service

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to a denial of service as it may trap when compiling a variation of an anonymous block. IBM X-Force ID: 251991.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6985687 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/251991 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0010/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29255?
CVE-2023-29255 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-29255?
To fix CVE-2023-29255, 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-2023-29255 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-29255 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-2023-29255?
CVE-2023-29255 affects IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.
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