IBM Db2 12.1.0-12.1.3 Local DoS via Improper Neutralization
CVE-2025-36423 Published on January 30, 2026
IBM Db2 Denial of Service
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 12.1.0 - 12.1.3 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-36423 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. 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
Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
The product receives input that is expected to specify a quantity (such as size or length), but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the quantity has the required properties.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-36423
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Affected Versions
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows:- Version 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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