CVE-2021-29702

Name: CVE-2021-29702
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-16T17:15:07.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29702 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.1.4 and 11.5.5 is vulnerable to a denial of service as the server terminates abnormally when executing a specially crafted SELECT statement. IBM X-Force ID: 200658.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.1.4 and 11.5.5 is vulnerable to a denial of service as the server terminates abnormally when executing a specially crafted SELECT statement. IBM X-Force ID: 200658.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	>= 11.1, <= 11.1.4
Ibm	Db2	>= 11.5, <= 11.5.5.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200658VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210720-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6463985Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/200658VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210720-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6463985Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 16, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29702?

How severe is CVE-2021-29702?

CVE-2021-29702 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29702?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST