#VU86338 Code Injection in IBM DB2 LUW - CVE-2023-27868

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86338

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27868

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2 LUW
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to unchecked class instantiation when providing plugin classes. A remote user can send a specially crafted request using the named pluginClassName class and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM DB2 LUW: 10.5 - 11.5

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External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249516
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010029
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230803-0006/

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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.