CVE-2024-37071: db2 — Fix

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service with a specially crafted query due to improper memory allocation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-789 CWE-789

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	db2	10.5.0 — 10.5.11
ibm	db2	11.1.4 — 11.1.4.7
ibm	db2	11.5.0 — 11.5.9

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7175940

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37071? +

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service with a specially crafted query due to improper memory allocation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-37071? +

CVE-2024-37071 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37071? +

CVE-2024-37071 affects products from ibm, specifically: db2. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-37071? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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