VDB-318064 · CVE-2025-36071 · WID-SEC-2025-1675

IBM DB2/DB2 Connect Server up to 11.5.9/12.1.2 Query release of resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server up to 11.5.9/12.1.2. Affected is an unknown function of the component Query Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to release of resource. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-36071. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server up to 11.5.9/12.1.2 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Query Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a release of resource vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-772. The product does not release a resource after its effective lifetime has ended, i.e., after the resource is no longer needed. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.2 is vulnerable to a denial of service as the server may crash under certain conditions with a specially crafted query due to improper release of memory resources.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-36071 since 04/15/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1675). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

IBM Tivoli Business Service Manager
HCL Commerce
IBM Security Guardium
IBM DB2

Productinfo

Type

Database Software

Vendor

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License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Release of resource
CWE: CWE-772 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
07/29/2025 +105 days Advisory disclosed
07/29/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/23/2026 +178 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36071 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36071
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318064
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1675 - IBM DB2: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2025 22:45
Updated: 01/23/2026 15:33
Changes: 07/29/2025 22:45 (63), 08/07/2025 03:29 (12), 08/15/2025 08:00 (7), 01/23/2026 15:33 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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