CVE-2023-47145: db2 Privilege Escalation — Fix

Description

IBM Db2 for Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user using the MSI repair functionality. IBM X-Force ID: 270402.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-269 CWE-269

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	db2	10.5 — 10.5.0.11
ibm	db2	11.1 — 11.1.4.7
ibm	db2	11.5 — 11.5.8
microsoft	windows	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/270402 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105500 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/270402 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105500

Other References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0003/ https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0003/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-47145? +

IBM Db2 for Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user using the MSI repair functionality. IBM X-Force ID: 270402. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-47145? +

CVE-2023-47145 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47145? +

CVE-2023-47145 affects products from ibm, microsoft, specifically: db2, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-47145? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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