CVE-2023-47158: aix Input Validation Flaw — Fix

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1 and 11.5 could allow an authenticated user with CONNECT privileges to cause a denial of service using a specially crafted query. IBM X-Force ID: 270750.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	db2	10.5.0.0 — 10.5.0.11
ibm	db2	11.1.0.0 — 11.1.4.7
ibm	db2	11.5 — 11.5.9
hp	hp-ux	All
ibm	aix	All
ibm	linux_on_ibm_z	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
microsoft	windows	All
oracle	solaris	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/270750 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105496 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/270750 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7105496

Other References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0002/ https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0002/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-47158? +

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1 and 11.5 could allow an authenticated user with CONNECT privileges to cause a denial of service using a specially crafted query. IBM X-Force ID: 270750. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-47158? +

CVE-2023-47158 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47158? +

CVE-2023-47158 affects products from hp, ibm, linux, microsoft, oracle, specifically: aix, db2, hp-ux, linux_kernel, linux_on_ibm_z, solaris, windows. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-47158? +

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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