CVE-2025-14688: CWE-1284 Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input in IBM Db2
IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 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 when certain configurations exist.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Db2 versions 11.5.0 to 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 to 12.1.3 contain a vulnerability classified as CWE-1284 (Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input). This flaw allows an authenticated user to trigger a denial of service condition by exploiting improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic when specific configurations are present. The vulnerability affects Db2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms, including Db2 Connect Server. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user can cause a denial of service in affected IBM Db2 versions, impacting the availability of the database service. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or workaround is provided, monitor IBM communications for updates. No specific mitigations are documented at this time.
CVE-2025-14688: CWE-1284 Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input in IBM Db2
Description
IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 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 when certain configurations exist.
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Technical Analysis
IBM Db2 versions 11.5.0 to 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 to 12.1.3 contain a vulnerability classified as CWE-1284 (Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input). This flaw allows an authenticated user to trigger a denial of service condition by exploiting improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic when specific configurations are present. The vulnerability affects Db2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms, including Db2 Connect Server. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user can cause a denial of service in affected IBM Db2 versions, impacting the availability of the database service. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or workaround is provided, monitor IBM communications for updates. No specific mitigations are documented at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-14T03:20:30.962Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f3d25fcbff5d861098683f
Added to database: 4/30/2026, 10:06:23 PM
Last enriched: 4/30/2026, 10:22:01 PM
Last updated: 5/1/2026, 2:21:42 AM
Views: 8
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