MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2023-38728

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted XML query statement. IBM X-Force ID: 262258.

Vulnerability Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted XML query statement. IBM X-Force ID: 262258.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmDb2>= 11.5, < 11.5.8
LinuxLinux Kernel-
MicrosoftWindows-
OpengroupUnix-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-38728?

CVE-2023-38728 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted XML query statement. IBM X-Force ID: 262258.

How severe is CVE-2023-38728?

CVE-2023-38728 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38728?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Opengroup Unix.