IBM Db2 DOS via small statement heap (11.5.x-12.1.x)
CVE-2026-6051 Published on May 27, 2026
IBM® Db2® is vulnerable to a denial of service when executing a specially crafted query with a small statement heap
IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.4 is vulnerable to a denial of service when executing a specially crafted query with a small statement heap.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-6051 can be exploited with local system 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
What is a Resource Exhaustion Vulnerability?
The software does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources.
CVE-2026-6051 has been classified to as a Resource Exhaustion vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-6051
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Affected Versions
IBM Db2:- Version 11.5.0, <= 11.5.9 is affected.
- Version 12.1.0, <= 12.1.4 is affected.