Buffer overflow in IBM DB2 LUW - CVE-2023-30431
Published: October 11, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU81916
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-30431
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2 LUW
IBM DB2 LUW
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation
IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local attacker can create a specially crafted file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.