CVE-2023-42005 IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data privilege escalation

High 7.4 Published Updated

A user with Kubernetes pod access can make system calls to compromise container security in IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-42005?

CVE-2023-42005 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2, published on 29 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, and 4.8 could allow a user with access to the Kubernetes pod, to make system calls compromising the security of containers. IBM X-Force ID: 265264.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-42005?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Db2, Ibm Db2 Warehouse.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42005?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-42005 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-42005 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-42005 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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