What is the severity of CVE-2025-0915?

The severity of CVE-2025-0915 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting specific configurations of IBM Db2.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0915?

To fix CVE-2025-0915, users should apply the latest patches or updates provided by IBM for their Db2 versions.

Who is affected by CVE-2025-0915?

CVE-2025-0915 affects authenticated users of IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.1.

What causes CVE-2025-0915?

CVE-2025-0915 is caused by insufficient release of allocated memory resources in specific configurations of IBM Db2.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-0915?

Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2025-0915 other than applying the appropriate security updates from IBM.

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CVE-2025-0915

medium

5.3

CWE

770

5/5/2025

7/5/2025

CVE-2025-0915: IBM Db2 denial of service

First published: Mon May 05 2025(Updated: )

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.1 under specific configurations could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to insufficient release of allocated memory resources.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Db2	<=11.5.0 - 11.5.9
IBM Db2	<=12.1.0 - 12.1.1

Remedy

Customers running any vulnerable affected level of an affected Program, V11.5 and V12.1, can download the special build containing the interim fix for this issue from Fix Central. These special builds are available based on the most recent level for each impacted release: V11.5.9, and V12.1.1. They can be applied to any affected level of the appropriate release to remediate this vulnerability.

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Reference Links

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232529 (Advisory)

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

IBM-7232529

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0915?
The severity of CVE-2025-0915 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting specific configurations of IBM Db2.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0915?
To fix CVE-2025-0915, users should apply the latest patches or updates provided by IBM for their Db2 versions.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-0915?
CVE-2025-0915 affects authenticated users of IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.1.
What causes CVE-2025-0915?
CVE-2025-0915 is caused by insufficient release of allocated memory resources in specific configurations of IBM Db2.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-0915?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2025-0915 other than applying the appropriate security updates from IBM.

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