CVE-2023-38720

Name: CVE-2023-38720
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-16T21:15:10.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38720 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted ALTER TABLE statement. IBM X-Force ID: 261616.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted ALTER TABLE statement. IBM X-Force ID: 261616.

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

0.78%

51.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

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

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/261616VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231116-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047489Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/261616VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231116-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047489Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38720?

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 and 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted ALTER TABLE statement. IBM X-Force ID: 261616.

How severe is CVE-2023-38720?

CVE-2023-38720 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38720?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-38720?

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Source: NVD / NIST