CVE-2023-40692

Summary

CVE-2023-40692 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5. Under extreme stress conditions, an attacker can exploit this weakness to cause the database management system to become unresponsive, rendering it inaccessible to legitimate users. IBM's X-Force has assigned ID 264807 to this issue. This vulnerability may lead to significant downtime and data loss if not addressed promptly. IBM strongly recommends users apply the available patch to mitigate this risk.

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