CVE-2025-36184: IBM Db2 Privilege Escalation

Published Jan 29, 2026
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Updated

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.5.0 - 11.5.9 could allow an instance owner to execute malicious code that escalate their privileges to root due to execution of unnecessary privileges operated at a higher than minimum level.

Other sources

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow an instance owner to execute malicious code that escalate their privileges to root due to execution of unnecessary privileges operated at a higher than minimum level.

— MITRE

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
IBM IBM® Db2®<=11.5.0 - 11.5.9
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

Remediation

Information

Customers running any vulnerable modpack level of an affected Program, V11.5, 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. They can be applied to any affected level of the appropriate release to remediate this vulnerability.   ReleaseFixed in mod packAPARDownload URLV11.5TBD https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7087189

Patch Available

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7257519

Event History

Jan 29, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jan 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36184?

The severity of CVE-2025-36184 is high due to its potential for privilege escalation in IBM Db2.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36184?

To fix CVE-2025-36184, upgrade IBM Db2 to version 11.5.10 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-36184?

CVE-2025-36184 affects IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions 11.5.0 to 11.5.9.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-36184 on IBM Db2?

CVE-2025-36184 allows an instance owner to execute malicious code that could escalate their privileges to root.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2025-36184?

Organizations using affected versions of IBM Db2 are at risk from CVE-2025-36184 due to the privilege escalation vulnerability.

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