CVE-2025-36186
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Publication date: 2025-11-07

Last updated on: 2025-11-18

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Db2 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) under specific configurations could allow a local user to execute malicious code that escalate their privileges to root due to execution of unnecessary privileges operated at a higher than minimum level.
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Published
2025-11-07
Last Modified
2025-11-18
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2026-06-16
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2025-11-07
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-36186
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Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm db2 From 12.1.0 (inc) to 12.1.3 (inc)
ibm db2 From 12.1.0 (inc) to 12.1.3 (inc)
ibm db2 From 12.1.0 (inc) to 12.1.3 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-250 The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM Db2 versions 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows allows a local user to execute malicious code that escalates their privileges to root. This happens because the software executes certain operations with higher privileges than necessary, enabling privilege escalation under specific configurations.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow a local attacker to gain root-level access on the affected system, potentially leading to full control over the system, unauthorized data access, modification, or disruption of services.

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