IBM DB2/DB2 Connect Server up to 11.5.9/12.1.1 Q Replication allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server up to 11.5.9/12.1.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component Q Replication. This manipulation causes allocation of resources. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-3050. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server up to 11.5.9/12.1.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Q Replication. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-770. The product 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.1 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service when using Q replication due to the improper allocation of CPU resources.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-3050 since 03/31/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 241515 (IBM DB2 DoS (7235072/7235073) (Windows)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (241515), EUVD (EUVD-2025-16416) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1167). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • HCL Commerce
  • IBM DB2
  • IBM Tivoli Key Lifecycle Manager

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 241515
Nessus Name: IBM DB2 DoS (7235072/7235073) (Windows)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/31/2025 🔍
05/30/2025 +60 days 🔍
05/30/2025 +0 days 🔍
01/23/2026 +238 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-3050 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-3050
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-310573
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1167 - IBM DB2: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/30/2025 05:12
Updated: 01/23/2026 16:38
Changes: 05/30/2025 05:12 (63), 07/09/2025 01:24 (2), 08/26/2025 18:13 (1), 01/23/2026 16:38 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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