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Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-27869 affects IBM Db2 JDBC Driver for Db2 LUW. An authenticated remote attacker could abuse logger handling through a crafted traceFile property to run code on the system. The business risk is meaningful where Db2 client connectivity is exposed to users or applications that can influence JDBC connection properties.
Executive priority
Treat this as a prioritized medium-risk remediation item, especially for shared platforms or applications where authenticated users can influence database connection settings. It is not KEV-listed in the provided data, but code execution potential warrants timely inventory and patch planning.
Technical view
IBM describes unchecked logger injection in Db2 JDBC Driver versions associated with Db2 LUW 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5. The issue is classified as CWE-94 and has CVSS 3.1 score 6.3 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Most exposure is in environments using affected IBM Db2 JDBC drivers where authenticated users, tenants, or upstream applications can influence JDBC properties. Systems with tightly controlled connection strings and trusted application-only database access have lower practical exposure.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. Exploitation requires authentication and a crafted request involving the named traceFile property. Public sources provided do not establish unauthenticated reachability or internet-scale exploitation.
Researcher notes
The key research question is controllability of the named traceFile property in real applications. Validate driver version, privilege boundary, and whether connection properties are user-supplied. Do not assume exploitability where connection strings are fixed and inaccessible to lower-privileged users.
Mitigation direction
- Check IBM advisory for fixed Db2 JDBC Driver levels and apply vendor guidance.
- Inventory Db2 JDBC Driver versions tied to Db2 LUW 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5.
- Restrict who can modify JDBC connection properties or application database configurations.
- Review downstream vendor advisories, including NetApp, where Db2 components may be bundled.
- Monitor IBM X-Force entry for updated remediation or exploit-status information.
Validation and detection
- Identify applications using IBM Db2 JDBC Driver and record exact driver versions.
- Confirm whether users or tenants can control traceFile or related JDBC properties.
- Review application logs for unexpected traceFile property use or logger configuration changes.
- Verify patched driver deployment in build artifacts, containers, and runtime classpaths.
- Check whether NetApp advisory applies to any deployed NetApp products.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7010029CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/249517CVE reference · vdb-entry
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230803-0006/CVE reference
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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