Vulnerability identifier: #VU86340

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27869

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2 LUW
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to unchecked logger injection. A remote user can send a specially crafted request using the named traceFile property and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM DB2 LUW: 10.5 - 11.5

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External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249517
http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010029
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230803-0006/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.