IBM Db2 for Linux Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in IBM Db2 for Linux versions 12.1.0, 12.1.1, and 12.1.2. Under certain conditions, the server may crash when processing a specially crafted query.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a server crash, causing a denial-of-service condition.

Remediation

Users can download a special build containing the interim fix for this issue from Fix Central. These special builds are available for Db2 versions 12.1.1 and 12.1.2. Instructions for downloading the special builds are available on the IBM Support page.