CVE-2025-13108
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Information Disclosure via Improper Memory Clearing in IBM DB2 Backup

Publication date: 2026-02-17

Last updated on: 2026-02-26

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM DB2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX and Windows 12.1.0.0 could allow an attacker to access sensitive information in memory due to the buffer not properly clearing resources.
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Published
2026-02-17
Last Modified
2026-02-26
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-13108
EUVD
EUVD-2025-207713
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ibm db2_merge_backup 12.1.0.0
ibm db2_merge_backup 12.1.0.0
ibm db2_merge_backup 12.1.0.0
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CWE-226 The product releases a resource such as memory or a file so that it can be made available for reuse, but it does not clear or "zeroize" the information contained in the resource before the product performs a critical state transition or makes the resource available for reuse by other entities.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2025-13108 affects IBM Db2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX, and Windows version 12.1.0.0. The vulnerability occurs because the software does not properly clear buffer resources after use, which allows sensitive information to remain in memory.

An attacker with local access and low privileges can exploit this flaw to access sensitive information stored in memory that should have been cleared.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information because an attacker with local access and low privileges can read residual data left in memory buffers.

The impact is primarily on confidentiality, with no effect on data integrity or system availability.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, users should download and install the IBM Interim Fix 12.1.0.0.1 for IBM Db2 Merge Backup version 12.1.0.0.

No workarounds or alternative mitigations are provided, so applying the official fix is the recommended immediate step.

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