CVE-2023-52296

Name: CVE-2023-52296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-03T13:16:00.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-52296 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service when querying a specific UDF built-in function concurrently. IBM X-Force ID: 278547.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service when querying a specific UDF built-in function concurrently. IBM X-Force ID: 278547.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	11.5

References

https://https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/278547Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240517-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7145722Vendor Advisory
https://https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/278547Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240517-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7145722Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52296?

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5 is vulnerable to denial of service when querying a specific UDF built-in function concurrently. IBM X-Force ID: 278547.

How severe is CVE-2023-52296?

CVE-2023-52296 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52296?

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-2023-52296?

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Source: NVD / NIST