IBM Db2 v11.5-12.1 DoS via XML Table Copy (local user)
CVE-2025-36123 Published on January 30, 2026
IBM Db2 Denial of Service
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.5.0 - 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 - 12.1.3 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service when copying large table containing XML data due to improper allocation of system resources.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-36123 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
The software allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-36123
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Affected Versions
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows:- Version 11.5.0, <= 11.5.9 is affected.
- Version 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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