#VU89868 Security features bypass in Db2U - CVE-2023-261257

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89868

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-261257

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Db2U
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local user with access to the kubernetes pod can make system calls compromising the security of containers.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Db2U : All versions

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External links
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7155078

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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