CVE-2023-29255

Name: CVE-2023-29255
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-27T13:15:09.053+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29255 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to a denial of service as it may trap when compiling a variation of an anonymous block. IBM X-Force ID: 251991.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to a denial of service as it may trap when compiling a variation of an anonymous block. IBM X-Force ID: 251991.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.02%

58.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	>= 11.1, < 11.1.4
Ibm	Db2	>= 11.5, < 11.5.8
Ibm	Db2	10.5
Ibm	Db2	11.1.4

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/251991VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0010/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6985687Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/251991VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0010/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6985687Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29255?

How severe is CVE-2023-29255?

CVE-2023-29255 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29255?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST