Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
CVE-2025-2534

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-2534?

IBM Db2 versions 11.1.0 through 11.1.4.7, 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows are susceptible to a denial of service attack. This vulnerability arises when the database server crashes upon processing a specially crafted query, compromising availability and disrupting services. It is critical for users to assess the potential impact on their systems and apply appropriate patches to mitigate this risk. Further details and guidance are available in the vendor advisory.

Affected Version(s)

Db2 11.1.0 <= 11.1.4.7

Db2 11.5.0 <= 11.5.9

Db2 12.1.0 <= 12.1.3

References

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-2025-2534 : Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows