CVE-2024-45663: db2 — Fix

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.1, 11.5, and 12.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service as the server may crash under certain conditions with a specially crafted query.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	db2	11.1.4 — 11.1.4.7
ibm	db2	11.5.0 — 11.5.9
ibm	db2	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7175943

Other References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241220-0003/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45663? +

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.1, 11.5, and 12.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service as the server may crash under certain conditions with a specially crafted query. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-45663? +

CVE-2024-45663 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 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-2024-45663? +

CVE-2024-45663 affects products from ibm, specifically: db2. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45663? +

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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