CVE-2023-42005

Name: CVE-2023-42005
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-29T13:15:48.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42005 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, and 4.8 could allow a user with access to the Kubernetes pod, to make system calls compromising the security of containers. IBM X-Force ID: 265264.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, and 4.8 could allow a user with access to the Kubernetes pod, to make system calls compromising the security of containers. IBM X-Force ID: 265264.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	3.5
Ibm	Db2	4.0
Ibm	Db2	4.5
Ibm	Db2	4.6
Ibm	Db2	4.7
Ibm	Db2	4.8
Ibm	Db2 Warehouse	3.5
Ibm	Db2 Warehouse	4.0
Ibm	Db2 Warehouse	4.5
Ibm	Db2 Warehouse	4.6
Ibm	Db2 Warehouse	4.7
Ibm	Db2 Warehouse	4.8

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/265264Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7155078Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/265264Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7155078Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42005?

How severe is CVE-2023-42005?

CVE-2023-42005 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42005?

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-2023-42005?

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Source: NVD / NIST