CVE-2023-38740

IBM Db2 denial of service

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 is vulnerable to a denial of service with a specially crafted SQL statement. IBM X-Force ID: 262613.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047489 vendor advisory not applicable
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262613 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231116-0007/ third party advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047554 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38740?
CVE-2023-38740 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38740?
To fix CVE-2023-38740, 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-2023-38740 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-38740 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-2023-38740?
CVE-2023-38740 affects IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.
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