Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
CVE-2026-16702

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Db2
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-16702?

A vulnerability in IBM Db2 versions 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 enables a remote authenticated attacker to trigger a denial of service scenario. This exploit is executed via a null pointer dereference, potentially leading to application crashes and service interruptions. Users are advised to review vendor advisories and apply any relevant patches to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Db2 11.5.0 <= 11.5.9

Db2 12.1.0 <= 12.1.5

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7286981
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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