CVE-2025-1493: IBM Db2 denial of service

Published May 5, 2025
·
Updated

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 12.1.0 through 12.1.1

could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to concurrent execution of shared resources.

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 concurrent execution of shared resources.

— IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Db2 Linux>=12.1.0<=12.1.1
IBM Db2 Unix>=12.1.0<=12.1.1
IBM Db2 Windows>=12.1.0<=12.1.1
IBM IBM® Db2®<=12.1.0 - 12.1.1

Remediation

Information

Customers running any vulnerable fixpack 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 fixpack level for each impacted release: V12.1. They can be applied to any affected fixpack level of the appropriate release to remediate this vulnerability.

Event History

May 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:57 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·02:41 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1493?

CVE-2025-1493 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting IBM Db2 versions 12.1.0 through 12.1.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1493?

To mitigate CVE-2025-1493, apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for Db2 versions 12.1.0 and 12.1.1.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1493?

CVE-2025-1493 affects authenticated users of IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions 12.1.0 and 12.1.1.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-1493?

The impact of CVE-2025-1493 is a potential denial of service due to concurrent execution of shared resources.

5

Is CVE-2025-1493 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2025-1493 is not considered remote; it requires authentication to exploit the vulnerability.

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