CVE-2025-36185: db2 — Fix

Description

IBM Db2 12.1.0 through 12.1.2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-943 CWE-943

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	db2	12.1.0 — 12.1.2
ibm	db2	12.1.0 — 12.1.2
ibm	db2	12.1.0 — 12.1.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7250487

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36185? +

IBM Db2 12.1.0 through 12.1.2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-36185? +

CVE-2025-36185 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.2 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-36185? +

CVE-2025-36185 affects products from ibm, specifically: db2. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-36185? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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