CVE-2025-2518

IBM Db2 denial of service

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service as the server may crash under certain conditions with a specially crafted query.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Customers running any vulnerable affected level of an affected Program, V11.5, and V12.1, can download the special build containing the interim fix for this issue from Fix Central. These special builds are available based on the most recent affected level for each impacted release: V11.5.9, and V12.1.1. They can be applied to any affected mod pack level of the appropriate release to remediate this vulnerability.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7235072 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2518?
CVE-2025-2518 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-2518?
To fix CVE-2025-2518: Customers running any vulnerable affected level of an affected Program, V11.5, and V12.1, can download the special build containing the interim fix for this issue from Fix Central. These special builds are available based on the most recent affected level for each impacted release: V11.5.9, and V12.1.1. They can be applied to any affected mod pack level of the appropriate release to remediate this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2025-2518 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-2518 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-2518?
CVE-2025-2518 affects IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.
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