Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows
CVE-2025-2518

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Db2 For Linux, Unix And Windows
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-2518?

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows, including DB2 Connect Server, is susceptible to a denial of service issue. This vulnerability may be triggered when the server encounters a specially crafted query that leads to a crash, disrupting service availability. It is crucial for organizations using affected versions to assess their risk and implement recommended remediation steps to ensure system stability.

Affected Version(s)

Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 11.5.0 <= 11.5.9

Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 12.1.0 <= 12.1.1

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-2518 : Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows