CVE-2023-47145 IBM Db2 for Windows privilege escalation

High 8.4 Published Updated

Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM on IBM Db2 for Windows by exploiting MSI repair functionality.

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-2023-47145?

CVE-2023-47145 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2, published on 7 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-47145?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Db2.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47145?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-47145 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-47145 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-47145 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Db2 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-36h5-gw9w-mwx2.

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