CVE-2024-47118: IBM Db2 is vulnerable to a denial of service as the server may crash under certain conditions with a specially crafted query

Published Nov 7, 2025
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Updated

IBM Db2 10.5.0 through 10.5.11, 11.1.0 through 11.1.4.7, 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) is vulnerable to a denial of service as the server may crash under certain conditions with a specially crafted query.

Other sources

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) is vulnerable to a denial of service as the server may crash under certain conditions with a specially crafted query.

— IBM

Affected Software

17 affected components
IBM DB2>=10.5.0<=10.5.11, >=11.1.0<=11.1.4.7, >=11.5.0<=11.5.9, >=12.1.0<=12.1.3
IBM Db2 Linux>=10.5.0.0<=10.5.0.11
IBM Db2 Unix>=10.5.0.0<=10.5.0.11
IBM Db2 Windows>=10.5.0.0<=10.5.0.11
IBM Db2 Linux>=11.1.0<=11.1.4.7
IBM Db2 Unix>=11.1.0<=11.1.4.7
IBM Db2 Windows>=11.1.0<=11.1.4.7
IBM Db2 Linux>=11.5.0<=11.5.9
IBM Db2 Unix>=11.5.0<=11.5.9
IBM Db2 Windows>=11.5.0<=11.5.9
IBM Db2 Linux>=12.1.0<=12.1.3
IBM Db2 Unix>=12.1.0<=12.1.3
IBM Db2 Windows>=12.1.0<=12.1.3
IBM IBM® Db2®<=10.5.0 - 10.5.11
IBM IBM® Db2®<=11.1.0 - 11.1.4.7
IBM IBM® Db2®<=11.5.0 - 11.5.9
IBM IBM® Db2®<=12.1.0 - 12.1.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Db2 10.5 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.5.11Patch DT398093
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Db2 11.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.1.4.7Patch DT398093
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Db2 11.5 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.5.9Patch Special Build #69673 or later
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Db2 12.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.1.3Patch DT398093
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Db2 12.1.2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch Special Build #70120 or later

Event History

Nov 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 2, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·01:12 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-47118?

CVE-2024-47118 is rated as a denial of service vulnerability, which can cause the IBM Db2 server to crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-47118?

To mitigate CVE-2024-47118, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by IBM for affected versions of Db2.

3

What versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2024-47118?

CVE-2024-47118 affects IBM Db2 versions 10.5.0 through 10.5.11, 11.1.0 through 11.1.4.7, 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3.

4

What can trigger the denial of service in CVE-2024-47118?

CVE-2024-47118 can be triggered by executing a specially crafted query that leads to a crash of the IBM Db2 server.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-47118?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-47118, and the best course of action is to update to a secure version.

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