IBM DB2/DB2 Connect Server up to 12.1.3 Configuration unnecessary privileges

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server up to 12.1.3. Affected is an unknown function of the component Configuration Handler. This manipulation causes unnecessary privileges. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-36186. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server up to 12.1.3. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unnecessary privileges vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-250. The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Db2 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) under specific configurations could allow a local user to execute malicious code that escalate their privileges to root due to execution of unnecessary privileges operated at a higher than minimum level.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-36186 since 04/15/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/13/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 282646 (IBM DB2 Privilege Escalation (7250486) (Unix)), 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 (282646) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-38305). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unnecessary privileges
CWE: CWE-250
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 282646
Nessus Name: IBM DB2 Privilege Escalation (7250486) (Unix)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
11/08/2025 +207 days Advisory disclosed
11/08/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/13/2026 +66 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36186 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36186
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-331561
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/08/2025 07:25
Updated: 01/13/2026 23:16
Changes: 11/08/2025 07:25 (63), 11/08/2025 22:46 (1), 11/19/2025 04:18 (11), 01/13/2026 23:16 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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