VDB-360398 · CVE-2025-14688 · GCVE-0-2025-14688

IBM DB2/DB2 Connect Server up to 11.5.9/12.1.3 Configuration 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. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Configuration Handler. Such manipulation leads to improper validation of specified quantity in input. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-14688. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect Server up to 11.5.9/12.1.3. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Configuration Handler. 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 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic when certain configurations exist.

The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-14688 since 12/14/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

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Productinfo

Type

Database Software

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commercial

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 3.1
VulDB Temp Score: 3.0
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Exploitinginfo

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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/14/2025 CVE reserved
05/01/2026 +137 days Advisory disclosed
05/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-14688 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-14688
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-360398

Entryinfo

Created: 05/01/2026 07:38
Changes: 05/01/2026 07:38 (63)
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