CVE-2023-29257

IBM Db2 code execution

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to remote code execution as a database administrator of one database may execute code or read/write files from another database within the same instance. IBM X-Force ID: 252011.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.21%

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/6985691	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/252011	vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0010/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29257?: CVE-2023-29257 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-29257?: To fix CVE-2023-29257, 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-2023-29257 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-29257 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-2023-29257?: CVE-2023-29257 affects IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.

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