#VU89868 Security features bypass in Db2U - CVE-2023-261257

 

#VU89868 Security features bypass in Db2U - CVE-2023-261257

Published: May 29, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU89868
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-261257
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Db2U
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local user with access to the kubernetes pod can make system calls compromising the security of containers.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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