CVE-2023-38729
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.57%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38729 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 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 sensitive information disclosure when using ADMIN_CMD with IMPORT or EXPORT.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% 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 sensitive information disclosure when using ADMIN_CMD with IMPORT or EXPORT.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 11.1 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 11.5 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7145721Vendor Advisory
- https://https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262259Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240517-0004/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7145721Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38729?
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure when using ADMIN_CMD with IMPORT or EXPORT.
How severe is CVE-2023-38729?
CVE-2023-38729 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38729?
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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