CVE-2024-37071: IBM Db2 denial of service

Published Dec 7, 2024
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Updated

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service with a specially crafted query due to improper memory allocation.

Other sources

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service with a specially crafted query due to improper memory allocation.

— IBM

Affected Software

9 affected components
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=3.0
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.2
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.1
IBM Watson Query on Cloud Pak for Data<=2.0
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.8
IBM Data Virtualization on Cloud Pak for Data<=1.7
IBM DB2>=10.5.0<=10.5.11
IBM DB2>=11.1.4<=11.1.4.7
IBM DB2>=11.5.0<=11.5.9

Event History

Dec 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 15, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·03:29 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37071?

CVE-2024-37071 is classified as a Medium severity vulnerability that may lead to a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-37071?

To fix CVE-2024-37071, apply the latest patches or upgrades available for IBM Db2 versions 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5.

3

Which versions of IBM Db2 are affected by CVE-2024-37071?

CVE-2024-37071 affects IBM Db2 versions 10.5.0 to 10.5.11, 11.1.4 to 11.1.4.7, and 11.5.0 to 11.5.9.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2024-37071?

CVE-2024-37071 may be exploited through specially crafted queries that lead to improper memory allocation.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-37071?

Authenticated users of affected IBM Db2 versions could potentially exploit CVE-2024-37071.

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