CVE-2024-54178: Multiple vulnerabilities affect IBM Db2® on Cloud Pak for Data, and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data.

Published Jun 19, 2026
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Updated

IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data versions 4.8,5.0,5.1,5.2,5.3 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service when creating new databases due to improper allocation of resources.

Other sources

IBM Db2U could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service when creating new databases due to improper allocation of resources.

— IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM IBM® Db2® on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data<=v4.8 v5.0v5.1v5.2v5.3
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM DB2>=4.8<5.4
IBM Db2 Warehouse>=4.8<5.4
IBM Cloud Pak for Data

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Db2U to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.4

Event History

Jun 19, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jun 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-54178?

The severity of CVE-2024-54178 is rated as medium with a score of 6.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-54178?

To mitigate CVE-2024-54178, ensure you update to the latest versions of IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-54178?

CVE-2024-54178 affects IBM Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data and Db2 Warehouse on Cloud Pak for Data versions 4.8 through 5.3.

4

What is the main impact of CVE-2024-54178?

CVE-2024-54178 can lead to a denial of service due to improper allocation of resources during database creation.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2024-54178?

CVE-2024-54178 can be exploited by authenticated users of the affected IBM Db2 systems.

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