CVE-2023-38740

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Oct 16, 2023
Updated: Dec 22, 2023
CWE ID 20

Summary

CVE-2023-38740 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions 11.5. Hackers can exploit this issue by using a maliciously crafted SQL statement, as identified in IBM X-Force ID 262613. Successful exploitation results in the target database becoming unresponsive, denying access to legitimate users. Organizations using the affected version should apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk and prevent potential downtime.

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