CVE-2025-33114

IBM Db2 for Linux denial of service

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux 12.1.0, 12.1.1, and 12.1.2 is vulnerable to denial of service with a specially crafted query under certain non-default conditions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Customers running any vulnerable affected level of an affected Program, 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: V12.1.1, V12.1.2. They can be applied to any affected mod pack level of the appropriate release to remediate this vulnerability. Release Fixed in mod pack APAR Download URL V12.1   V12.1.2 DT426060 Special Build #62100 or later for V12.1.1 available at this link: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/db2-v1211-published-cumulative-special-build-downloads#52441 12.1.2 Latest: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/db2-v1212-published-cumulative-special-build-downloads IBM does not disclose key Db2 functionality nor replication steps for a vulnerability to avoid providing too much information to any potential malicious attacker. IBM does not want to enable a malicious attacker with sufficient knowledge to craft an exploit of the vulnerability. Note: After December 31, 2025, 11.1 and 10.5 versions of Db2 will not have security fixes made available as they will reach EoS.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Db2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7240943 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-33114?
CVE-2025-33114 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-33114?
To fix CVE-2025-33114: Customers running any vulnerable affected level of an affected Program, 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: V12.1.1, V12.1.2. They can be applied to any affected mod pack level of the appropriate release to remediate this vulnerability. Release Fixed in mod pack APAR Download URL V12.1   V12.1.2 DT426060 Special Build #62100 or later for V12.1.1 available at this link: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/db2-v1211-published-cumulative-special-build-downloads#52441 12.1.2 Latest: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/db2-v1212-published-cumulative-special-build-downloads IBM does not disclose key Db2 functionality nor replication steps for a vulnerability to avoid providing too much information to any potential malicious attacker. IBM does not want to enable a malicious attacker with sufficient knowledge to craft an exploit of the vulnerability. Note: After December 31, 2025, 11.1 and 10.5 versions of Db2 will not have security fixes made available as they will reach EoS.
Is CVE-2025-33114 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-33114 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-2025-33114?
CVE-2025-33114 affects IBM Db2.
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