User Authentication Bypass in IBM Db2 for Linux Affected Versions
CVE-2025-33012

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Db2
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 November 2025

What is CVE-2025-33012?

An issue exists within IBM Db2 for Linux that permits authenticated users to regain access to their accounts despite being locked out due to the use of expired passwords. This oversight can lead to unauthorized access following account lockout scenarios, posing significant security concerns for database management practices. Users of affected versions should promptly review the patch and apply it to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Db2 10.5.0 <= 10.5.11

Db2 11.1.0 <= 11.1.4.7

Db2 11.5.0 <= 11.5.9

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7250469
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-33012 : User Authentication Bypass in IBM Db2 for Linux Affected Versions