CVE-2023-35012

Name: CVE-2023-35012
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-17T01:15:08.693+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-35012 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 with a Federated configuration is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local user with SYSADM privileges could overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 with a Federated configuration is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local user with SYSADM privileges could overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 257763.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

13.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	11.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257763VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230818-0013/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010747Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257763VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230818-0013/
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010747Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35012?

How severe is CVE-2023-35012?

CVE-2023-35012 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35012?

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