CVE-2021-29763

Name: CVE-2021-29763
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-16T16:15:08.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-29763 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.1 and 11.5 under very specific conditions, could allow a local user to keep running a procedure that could cause the system to run out of memory.and cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 202267.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 11.1 and 11.5 under very specific conditions, could allow a local user to keep running a procedure that could cause the system to run out of memory.and cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 202267.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	11.1
Ibm	Db2	11.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/202267VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211029-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6489493Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/202267VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211029-0005/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6489493Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-29763?

How severe is CVE-2021-29763?

CVE-2021-29763 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-29763?

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