CVE-2025-36117

IBM Db2 Mirror for i session fixation

Description

IBM Db2 Mirror for i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 does not disallow the session id after use which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

Remediation

Solution:

  • The issues can be fixed by applying a PTF to IBM i. IBM Db2 Mirror for i releases 7.6, 7.5, and 7.4 will be fixed. The PTF numbers for 5770-DBM containing the fix for the vulnerabilities are in the following table. IBM i Release 5770-DBM PTF Numbers PTF Download Link 7.4 SJ05739   https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ05739 7.5 SJ05742   https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ05742 7.6 SJ05744   https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ05744 https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Db2 Mirror for i
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7240351 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36117?
CVE-2025-36117 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-36117?
To fix CVE-2025-36117: The issues can be fixed by applying a PTF to IBM i. IBM Db2 Mirror for i releases 7.6, 7.5, and 7.4 will be fixed. The PTF numbers for 5770-DBM containing the fix for the vulnerabilities are in the following table. IBM i Release 5770-DBM PTF Numbers PTF Download Link 7.4 SJ05739   https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ05739 7.5 SJ05742   https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ05742 7.6 SJ05744   https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ05744 https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral
Is CVE-2025-36117 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-36117 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-2025-36117?
CVE-2025-36117 affects IBM Db2 Mirror for i.
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