CVE-2025-2533

What it is

IBM Db2 for Linux 12.1.0, 12.1.1, and 12.1.2 is vulnerable to a denial of service as the server may crash under certain conditions with a specially crafted query.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2025-07-29 18:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 09:07 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-07-29 18:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 09:07 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-789

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• IBM db2 12.1.0
• IBM db2 12.1.1
• IBM db2 12.1.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.3

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High