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6.5
IBM DB2 Merge Backup Crashes When User Inputs Incorrect Data
CVE-2025-33124
Summary
IBM DB2 Merge Backup software on Linux, UNIX, and Windows may crash if a user enters incorrect data. This could lead to data loss or system instability. If you use this software, update it to the latest version to prevent crashes and maintain system stability.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibm | db2_merge_backup | 12.1.0.0 | – |
Original title
IBM DB2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX and Windows 12.1.0.0 could allow an authenticated user to cause the program to crash due to the incorrect calculation of a buffer size.
Original description
IBM DB2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX and Windows 12.1.0.0 could allow an authenticated user to cause the program to crash due to the incorrect calculation of a buffer size.
nvd CVSS3.1
6.5
Vulnerability type
CWE-131
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7260043 Vendor Advisory
Published: 17 Feb 2026 · Updated: 11 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026