CVE-2023-29257 IBM Db2 code execution
A database administrator can execute code or access files in other databases within the same instance, leading to privilege escalation and data compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-29257?
CVE-2023-29257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2, published on 26 Apr 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to remote code execution as a database administrator of one database may execute code or read/write files from another database within the same instance. IBM X-Force ID: 252011.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-29257?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Db2.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29257?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-29257 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-29257 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-29257 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Db2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hpc6-jvp5-5pvx.