CVE-2026-1577: Vulnerability in IBM Db2
A vulnerability in IBM Db2 versions 11. 5. 0 through 11. 5. 9 and 12. 1. 0 through 12. 1. 4 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows an authenticated user to cause a denial of service by exploiting improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-1577 is a medium severity vulnerability in IBM Db2 (versions 11.5.0 to 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 to 12.1.4) that permits an authenticated user to cause a denial of service condition. This occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in the data query logic, which can disrupt service availability. The vulnerability affects Db2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms, including Db2 Connect Server. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or integrity impact, and high impact on availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service, impacting the availability of the IBM Db2 database service. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround information is provided, monitor IBM's advisories for updates. Limit authenticated user privileges to reduce risk until a patch is available.
CVE-2026-1577: Vulnerability in IBM Db2
Description
A vulnerability in IBM Db2 versions 11. 5. 0 through 11. 5. 9 and 12. 1. 0 through 12. 1. 4 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows an authenticated user to cause a denial of service by exploiting improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1577 is a medium severity vulnerability in IBM Db2 (versions 11.5.0 to 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 to 12.1.4) that permits an authenticated user to cause a denial of service condition. This occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in the data query logic, which can disrupt service availability. The vulnerability affects Db2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms, including Db2 Connect Server. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality or integrity impact, and high impact on availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service, impacting the availability of the IBM Db2 database service. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or workaround information is provided, monitor IBM's advisories for updates. Limit authenticated user privileges to reduce risk until a patch is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-28T21:49:07.049Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f3d25fcbff5d8610986845
Added to database: 4/30/2026, 10:06:23 PM
Last enriched: 4/30/2026, 10:21:36 PM
Last updated: 5/1/2026, 12:45:30 AM
Views: 4
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