SB2025072218 - Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 



SB2025072218 - Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows

Published: July 22, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025072218
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-1000)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of automatic client rerouting when connecting to a z/OS database. A remote user can trigger resource exhaustion and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.