Vulnerability identifier: #VU75493

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29257

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error, related to permissions management. A remote administrator of one database can execute code or read/write files from another database within the same instance.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM DB2: 11.5 - 11.5.7000.1973, 11.1 FP1 - 11.1.4.7, 10.5 - 10.5.0.11

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6985691

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.