IBM DB2/DB2 Connect Server up to 11.5.9/12.1.3 improper validation of specified quantity in input

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server up to 11.5.9/12.1.3. This issue affects some unknown processing. Such manipulation leads to improper validation of specified quantity in input. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-13867. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server up to 11.5.9/12.1.3. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper validation of specified quantity in input vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-1284. 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. Impacted is 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 12.1.3 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-13867 since 12/02/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 298970 (IBM DB2 DoS (7259963) (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 vulnerability database at Tenable (298970). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Class: Improper validation of specified quantity in input
CWE: CWE-1284 / CWE-703
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 298970
Nessus Name: IBM DB2 DoS (7259963) (Unix)

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/02/2025 CVE reserved
02/17/2026 +77 days Advisory disclosed
02/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/17/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-13867 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-13867
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-346328

Entryinfo

Created: 02/17/2026 18:54
Updated: 02/17/2026 23:07
Changes: 02/17/2026 18:54 (62), 02/17/2026 23:07 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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