Vulnerability identifier: #VU85127

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27859

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2
Server applications / Database software

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to modify data on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote user can install a malicious jar file that overwrites the existing like-named jar file in another database.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105503

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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