CVE-2025-14689: IBM Db2 Denial of Service

Published Feb 9, 2026
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Updated

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic with federated objects.

Other sources

IBM Db2 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 with federated objects.

— IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM IBM® Db2®<=12.1.0 - 12.1.3
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

Remediation

Information

Customers running any vulnerable modpack level of an affected Program, 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: V12.1.2 and V12.1.3. They can be applied to any affected level of the appropriate release to remediate this vulnerability.   ReleaseFixed in mod packAPARDownload URLV12.1   TBD   https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/db2-v1212-published-cumulative-special-build-downloads Special Build #74153 or later for V12.1.3 available at this link: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/db2-v1213-published-cumulative-special-build-downloads

Event History

Feb 9, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Feb 17, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:12 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-14689?

CVE-2025-14689 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting IBM Db2 versions 12.1.0 through 12.1.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-14689?

To mitigate CVE-2025-14689, it is recommended to upgrade IBM Db2 to a version that is not affected, specifically beyond 12.1.3.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-14689?

CVE-2025-14689 affects authenticated users of IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions 12.1.0 through 12.1.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-14689?

CVE-2025-14689 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability due to improper handling of input in query logic.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-14689?

Currently, no specific workarounds have been published for CVE-2025-14689; updating to a secure version is the primary recommendation.

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