IBM Db2 11.5.0-11.5.9 & 12.1.0-12.1.3 Local DoS via Monitor Script
CVE-2025-36136 Published on November 7, 2025
IBM denial of service
IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to the database monitor script incorrectly detecting that the instance is still starting under specific conditions.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-36136 is exploitable with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of 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-2025-36136
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Affected Versions
IBM Db2:- Version 11.5.0, <= 11.5.9 is affected.
- Version 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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